Job Position: Delivery Driver
Wage: Competitive hourly wage of $18 - $20
Job Summary
Our Delivery Drivers are the friendly face of the Food For Thought brand and drive our modern fleet of delivery vehicles to reach established local accounts throughout the city of Chicago and suburbs, while providing exceptional customer experiences.
At Food For Thought, you will work effectively and efficiently alongside members of the Warehouse, Kitchen and Sales teams. We offer flexible schedules, delivering from Monday to Sunday between 5 am and 6 pm (may vary based on order volume), and you will enjoy two days off per week. Our Headquarters is conveniently located in Lincolnwood, IL.
Responsibilities
- Engaging and communicating effectively with customers.
- Ensuring prompt and reliable delivery of our high-quality products.
- Loading and unloading of trucks.
• Picking up and packing orders.
- Performing other duties as requested, such as cross-training, moving supplies and equipment, cleaning up spills, warehouse organization, etc.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Ability to successfully pass Pre-Employment screening and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) background checks.
- Ability to read, write and understand the English language to review menus and pack lists and pack orders accurately.
Preferred Qualifications
- Driving/Warehouse experience
- Experience in Food Service and/or Customer Service (highly valued).
- Team player, thriving in collaborative environments.
- Outgoing personality and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and carry items of 50+ pounds for a moderate distance.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is almost always exposed to outside weather conditions.
While performing the duties of this job, is continuously exposed to heavy equipment such as delivery vehicles or fork trucks.
Company Benefits & Perks
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Accident Insurance & Critical Illness Insurance
- Parental Leave
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Workplace Meal Plan
- Career advancement opportunities
- FFT University - Classes and training designed to enhance your skills in life and on the job and cultivate new ones.
- Referral Programs
- Employee Discounts (Pet Insurance, Entertainment, Travel, and much more.)
Company Values & Culture
- Diverse, inclusive, safe, and motivating workplace
- Employee Growth and Development
- Collaboration & Open Communication
- Sustainability Focus (Product, Packaging, Partners)
Grow with us! - at Food For Thought, instruction, advice, and assistance are always readily available, which is why our average tenure is 6 years. The U.S. average is 4.2 years, while the Hospitality industry average is only 2.1 years!
EEO Statement
Food For Thought provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
E-Verify Participation
Food For Thought participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.
Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience level:
Shift:
Experience:
- Food Delivery: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person