What are the responsibilities and job description for the Delivery Driver- Farm Crew Flex Position position at Flocktown Farm?
Flocktown Farm is an organic fruit and vegetable farm located in Pittstown, NJ -- an hour from NYC and Philadelphia. We grow exclusively for our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program and plant 100 acres of our 300 acre farm. We are seeking hardworking farmers and drivers to join our young and energetic team and become part of our rapidly growing business. Learn more about us by visiting our website and watch a short video about who we are at https://www.flocktownfarm.com/who-we-are
Job Description
We are seeking flexible delivery drivers for our home delivery grocery service. We sell a weekly subscription box of fresh produce from our farm. The delivery driver is responsible for packing the van each day and dropping those boxes at our customer's doors throughout North and Central NJ, Pennsylvania and Staten Island. The position begins the first week of June and ends the last week of November, but returning drivers are entitled to draw on our unemployment insurance during the off-season. All employees are entitled to free produce and a discount on all other grocery items.
Delivery work week is Tuesday-Friday, with the option for farm work Monday with the crew. Delivery routes are 7.5-8.5 hours of drive time with approximately 30 minutes loading the van in the morning.
**Please note that this position is a flex position. When not driving, the individual will either be assigned to warehouse work or farm crew work. This is a great opportunity for those who love variety in their work schedule and are interested in learning about organic farming!
Qualifications
Clean driving record required. Background check required. No CDL required. Our delivery vehicles are Ram Promaster vans so some experience driving larger vans and vehicles is preferred. Drivers must have their own smartphone. Our delivery driver represents our business and must be clean, presentable, and friendly.
Details
$15-$20/hr DOE. Work week is Tuesday-Friday, approximately 40 hours per week. Extra hours available with optional Monday farm work.
How to apply
Please apply on our website or through really/email. All applicants must submit a resume with a brief introductory note. Applications that do not include both a resume and introduction will not be considered. Apply online: https://www.flocktownfarm.com/job-application
Delivery Location Type:
- Residential
Pay Frequency:
- Bi weekly or Twice monthly
This Job Is:
- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
- Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
- A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
- A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Trucking payment:
- Hourly
Vehicle Provided:
- Yes
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Pittstown, NJ (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pittstown, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20