What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Delivery Driver position at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream?
We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good.
Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what’s “healthy” they don’t stop to consider what’s healthy. As far as we’re concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring a full time, temporary Delivery Driver based out of warehouse in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. This is a great opportunity for a highly experienced Driver to work closely with the growing team of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream as the company embarks on its next stage of growth. The ideal candidate is someone who is organized, excels in self-management, punctual, enjoys problem solving, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment (and loves ice cream!).
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Pick up and deliver product at the start of each shift based on store needs/order sheets
Organize delivery vehicle for maximum delivery optimization
Deliver product to New York Retail stores and properly organize product in each location
Maintain accurate order sheets
Maintain a well-organized and tightly-run delivery schedule
Make wholesale runs across the Tri-state area
Drive safely while following all local motor-vehicle laws
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Have excellent driving skills and experience driving large/box trucks (CDL a plus!)
Have a demonstrated ability to solve problems and work independently
Be reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
Have a great attitude and help maintain positive relationships with our vendors and their representatives
Possess basic math skills so that you can efficiently resolve invoice discrepancies
Be able to lift and carry 50+ pounds
Has knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices, exceptionally high standards of cleanliness
Valid license required
This position may require a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.
The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.
Hourly Range
$25—$25 USD
Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.