Delivery Driver at Joy Factory & Mobile
6 days ago
Fort Worth
Job DescriptionBECOME A PRODUCT PROTECTOR AT MELT ICE CREAMS We serve happy ICE CREAM, one scoop at a time. We BELIEVE treats can change your day — and your day can change the world. At Melt Ice Creams, our Delivery & Logistics Team ensures every scoop shop and wholesale partner receives scratch-made ice cream exactly as it was crafted — frozen solid, properly packaged, and on time. This position combines route driving, inventory management, order fulfillment, and warehouse logistics in a food production environment. This is a high-trust, detail-driven, and independent role that protects product quality, operational efficiency, and the MELT brand. Position: Delivery Driver & Warehouse Associate Location: 685 John B Sias Memorial Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76134 Schedule: Part-Time or Full-Time (20–35 hours/week) Availability: Monday–Friday, 8am–2/4pm (hours may vary by season). Occasional weekends required March–September. Compensation: $15–16/hour What You’ll Protect Every day, you help ensure: • Scoop shops are fully stocked and retail-ready, • Wholesale clients receive accurate, timely orders, • Scratch-made ice cream boxes, pints, sammie and pops remains frozen and properly handled, • Inventory is accounted for and organized What You’ll Do Execute Reliable Deliveries • Pick, pull, and verify internal and external orders using Pick/Order Sheets, • Verify flavors, quantities, packaging, and labeling before departure, • Load, unload, and transport frozen product safely, • Deliver to MELT Scoop Shops and wholesale clients across DFW, • Follow daily opening/closing checklists, order checklists, and weekly checklists to MELT standards, • Obtain delivery confirmations and complete required documentation Maintain Product Integrity • Monitor freezer temperatures during transport, • Follow FIFO and proper product rotation procedures both when picking an order and when delivering to a freezer in a Scoop Shop, • Ensure all product is handled according to MELT food safety standards, • Report discrepancies or product concerns immediately Support Equipment Maintance, Warehouse & Inventory Operations • Receive and account for incoming inventory, • Rotate and restock dry goods, raw ingredients, and finished products, • Restock packaging and supply materials up to par levels, • Assist with weekly and monthly inventory counts and checklists as required, • Operate a powered pallet jack after safety course is completed, • Maintain organized and clean freezer, warehouse, and storage areas, • Responsible for daily and weekly vehicle maintenance, equipment and facility cleaning Operate with Safety and Ownership • This job requires a candidate to be physically capable of lifting, stretching, reaching, squatting, bending, twisting, and operating a vehicle in a safe manner., • Conduct daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections through checklists, • Maintain vehicle cleanliness and basic upkeep, • Follow all DOT regulations and safety standards (non-commercial license vehicle), • Complete daily and weekly opening/closing and operational checklists, • Communicate clearly with Logistics Manager and Shop Managers regarding routes, delays, or issues What It Takes to ROCK This Role Reliability & Punctuality: Routes must run on time. Orders must be accurate. Shops depend on you to open fully stocked and ready for service. Detail-Oriented Precision: Inventory accuracy directly impacts our revenue and experience for both our customers and our employees. You double-check counts and catch errors before they leave the building. Process-Driven Mindset: You enjoy following established systems and checklists to maintain consistency in orders and organization. Independent Work Ethic: You manage your time efficiently and work productively without constant oversight. Physical Strength & Stamina: Able to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly and work in freezer environments while picking orders. Adaptability: You remain steady and solutions-focused when routes shift or priorities change. Professional Communication: You communicate clearly with leadership and internal teams to ensure smooth operations. Requirements • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record, • Must be 18+ years old, • Able to lift, push, and pull 50+ pounds, • Ability to lift, reach, squat, bend, twist, • Ability to operate vehicles and equipment safely, • Ability to complete daily logs, documentation, and checklists accurately, • Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain before start date)Preferred Experience (Not Required), • Delivery or route driving experience, • Warehouse or inventory management experience, • Experience handling temperature-sensitive goods, • Experience working in food production or distribution environmentsTransferable Skills We Value:, • Experience in detail-oriented work environments (any industry), • Background in crafts or hobbies requiring precision and accuracy, • Customer service experience showing attention to quality, • Experience working under time constraints while maintaining standards, • Previous Shift Lead or Key Holder positions that show reliability and leadership skillsWhat We Offer You, • Competitive hourly compensation: $15–17/hour, • Semi structured weekday schedule (with seasonal weekends as needed), • Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time team members averaging 30 hours per week or more, • Company-paid life insurance and short term and long term disability insurance for full-time team members averaging 30 hours per week or more, • MELT is growing and there is an opportunity for upward growth within our company, • Potential for developing skills and gaining experience of many kinds, • Discounts on merchandise and ice cream purchases Our Delivery & Logistics Team ensures every location receives accurate orders, the highest-quality product, on time, every time. 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