Job Description

Who We Are

Since 1955, we have been on a mission To Passionately Feed Millions Daily with High Quality Food People Enjoy! We are a third-generation family-owned and professionally managed organization with a commitment to strategic growth. We continue to be successful because of talented people, just like you, who choose to join our family and call E.A. Sween home. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, respectful, and rewarding culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day. At E.A. Sween, our team members are seen, heard, and appreciated not just for what they do, but for who they are. We hope you’ll join us!

What We’re Seeking

We are seeking a reliable and efficient Delivery Driver to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for safely verifying, loading (if needed), and delivering a variety of fresh food products including sandwiches, milk, bread, and bakery items to convenience stores along an assigned route. The position involves working flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. If you are committed to providing exceptional service and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Timely Deliveries: Ensure fresh food products are delivered accurately and on schedule to convenience stores along your designated route.
• Navigation Skills: Utilize written and GPS directions to efficiently locate stores and navigate your route.
• Technology Use: Operate an electronic tablet to accurately record delivered product quantities and complete daily check-ins with each store.
• Tray Management: Collect all empty trays from stores during each delivery to maintain efficiency and cleanliness.
• Training and Safety: Participate in required training sessions, safety courses, and informational meetings to stay current with best practices and company standards.
• Safe Delivery Practices: Apply proper set points on trucks to ensure the safe transport of products and perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, documenting any issues.
• Truck Maintenance: Maintain truck cleanliness and promptly report any major issues to supervisors to ensure optimal vehicle performance.
• Warehouse Operations: Work in warehouse temperatures ranging from 38-70 degrees Fahrenheit to load and unload the truck, verify order counts, and complete necessary paperwork.
• Customer Service Excellence: Provide professional and courteous service, ensuring accurate and timely deliveries to all stores.
• Vehicle Management: Safely operate, maintain, and clean a 24–28-foot straight box truck.
• Documentation: Complete and submit DOT logs and any other required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Miscellaneous: Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support team objectives and organizational goals

What You’ll Need (Qualifications)

• Age & Licensing: Must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid driver’s license in your state of residence.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in route delivery driving and backing with a box truck. This role is hands-on and physically active beyond just driving.
• Physical Ability: Capable of loading the truck, lifting up to 75 pounds repeatedly, and pushing/pulling up to 300 pounds of product with a four-wheel dolly.
• Communication Skills: Proficient in English, both spoken and written, to ensure clear and effective communication.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in warehouse temperatures of 38-70 degrees Fahrenheit and all outdoor weather conditions.
• Physical Endurance: Able to perform frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and reaching over shoulder height, waist level, and from the floor.
• Fast-Paced Environment: Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced nighttime environment.
• Clear Record: Must pass a DOT physical, drug screen, physical/lifting assessment, criminal background check, and motor vehicle record check, with a clean driving record (minimal accidents or tickets in the past 3 years and no DUIs in the past 5 years).

How You’ll Find Success at EAS

• Value People Most of All: Show respect & care, embrace diversity, and empower others.
• Commit to Safety Everyday: See something say something do something, practice safe behavior, and celebrate safety success.
• Invest in Our Company to Thrive: Share ideas to improve, learn & grow, and embrace change.
• Think Before Doing and Act Decisively: Make thoughtful decisions, work together to find solutions, and do what’s right.
• Welcome Constructive Straight Talk: Be honest and respectful even when difficult, be open to ideas and feedback, and ask questions to understand.
• Serve Up Exceptional Experiences: Provide value to customers, take pride in your work, and help others to be successful.
• Enjoy What You Do! Have a positive attitude, Live the Spirit of E.A. Sween, and celebrate success.

E.A. Sween is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability

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