Hackensack
About FreshDirect At FreshDirect, we are reinventing the grocery experience. Since day one, our mission has been simple: bring the best, freshest food directly from the farm to people’s home – faster, fresher, and smarter than anyone else. We are not just a food company – we are a technology-powered, customer-obsessed team building the most innovative end-to-end food supply chain in the industry. From proprietary routing systems to our state-of-the-art fulfillment center, every part of our business is designed to deliver unmatched quality, convenience and care. We partner directly with farmers, fishermen, and artisans to source the highest quality ingredients, then use smart data, automation, and logistics to get them to our customers’ door at peak freshness. It’s grocery shopping reimagined and we are just getting started. If you are passionate about innovation, care about what people eat, and want to be part of a team doing what no one else is doing, come build the future of food with us. The New Jersey Route Driver is responsible for providing efficient and safe delivery of boxes to our customers within the NJ Area. A driver operates a refrigerated truck and also operates a hand truck to assist when making deliveries. Our drivers deliver orders to the appropriate destination within a scheduled time. They are expected to provide professional customer service and timely reporting to supervisors and assigned dispatchers regarding lateness, damaged or missing products. Responsibilities and Working Conditions: • Provide an efficient and safe delivery of boxes to our depots within the NJ area, • Operates a refrigerated truck and also operates a hand truck to assist when making deliveries, • Deliver orders to the appropriate destination within a scheduled time, • Provide professional customer service, • Provide timely reporting to supervisors and assigned dispatchers regarding lateness, damaged or missing products, • Must be able to lift 50 pounds., • In a workday: standing/walking 6-10 hours or more, • Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, • Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching, • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals, loud noises, flashing lights, • Constant exposure to temperatures: <-10 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), • Ability to work in a wet and cold environment, • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, • Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery, • Ability to work in other areas of the business as needed Qualifications: • Must embody and demonstrate company values and culture, • A minimum of 2 years of RECENT commercial truck driving experience, • No degree required, • Ability to clearly communicate and read in English, • Must be able to work weekends (Saturday & Sunday) and Holidays, • Must be able to work a flexible shift (mornings and/or evenings), • Ability to complete all basic and recurring training, • Must be able to deliver orders up to 50 lbs in weight to the appropriate destination within a scheduled time [this may include walking up or down several flights of stairs], • Must be comfortable interacting with customers, • Must have a strong commitment to customer service and safe, • Comfort /familiarity with basic smartphone operations, • Ability to utilize smartphones for two-way communication with our Operations Team, • Must embody and demonstrate company values and culture, • 21 years of age or older, • Must have a valid NY, NJ, CT driver license, • Ability to prioritize and make decisions independently, • Ability to navigate a route successfully & independently, • 3 points or less on a motor vehicle report, • No suspensions within the past 12 months and no more than 1 suspension in the past 3 years, • No more than 1 accident in the past three years, • Cannot have more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 years Why Join FreshDirect? · Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous Paid Time Off, Safe & Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays so you can rest, reset, and spend time on what matters most. · Comprehensive Health Coverage: We’ve got you covered with medical, vision, dental, and voluntary disability benefits designed to support you and your family’s well-being. · Future-Ready Finances: Build your future with our 401(k) plan and gain peace of mind with life insurance benefits. · Workplace You’ll Love: Our modern Bronx campus features a state-of-the-art facility, a full gym, an inviting cafeteria, and an employee market. We also provide free parking and a shuttle service from nearby MTA stations for an easy commute. · Growth & Development: Your career growth matters to us. We offer leadership development programs, plus exclusive tuition discounts through our partnerships with local colleges. Exclusive Perks: Get a 20% employee discount on FreshDirect online orders and our wine store. Shop amazing deals at our on-site employee market and join fun engagement events and vendor spotlights where you can sample the very best of what we offer. Our Culture We embrace an in-office culture, composed of individuals who thrive on the collaboration and energy that comes from working together in a shared space. We are looking for people who excel in this environment, where physical presence enhances connections and engagement. At FreshDirect, we've created an environment that thrives on teamwork, where associates can innovate, grow, and have successful careers. Many of our leaders have successfully come up through our ranks. Because of our team's extraordinary efforts, we are a leading innovator in the e-commerce and grocery industries. Equal Opportunity We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fresh Direct, LLC and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Expectations may be subject to change as the needs of the organization.
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