What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Night Driver position at Myers Produce?
Myers Produce is a regional distributor, transporting fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat, cheese, and grains from farms in the Northeast to wholesale customers in NYC, Boston, and throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Vermont. We are a small and dedicated team that values the opportunity to support local and regional small farms and businesses. We are committed to the shared work of dismantling systemic racism and inequality within our food system. And we are committed to increasing the racial and economic diversity of the communities involved in the work that we do.
We are currently hiring for a Part- Time position as a Driver based in Hatfield, Massachusetts.
Our delivery routes involve driving a 26-ft box truck from our warehouse in Hadley to destinations in NYC. Our culture is rooted in positive feedback and we encourage all of our team members to offer their ideas on how to make things work better for the company, the employees, and our customers.
This position would generally include a total of approximately 20-30 hours per week. With the opportunity to take on more shifts as availability presents itself.
Wednesday NYC Overnight 11pm - Thursday 11am
Sunday NYC Overnight - 11pm - Monday 11am
Benefits include:
- Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QSE-HRA)
- SIMPLE IRA with an employer match of 3%
- Commuter Benefits
- Dependent Care FSA
- Medical Card Reimbursement
- Earned Sick Time
- Guaranteed Annual Raise
- Safe Driving & Medical Card Compliance Rewards Program
The ideal candidate for this position:
- Has experience driving an 26-ft box truck in urban areas (or has experience driving slightly smaller trucks and is willing to be trained!)
- Is observant, has excellent attention to detail
- Adapts well to the changes and surprises that are inevitable in our line of work
- Enjoys problem-solving
- Proficient communicator
- Understands how critical their role is to Myers Produce
- Likes physical work, is able to lift 40-50 lb boxes
- Is interested in our mission
- Has a smartphone
Requirements:
Clean and valid driver's license
CDL is welcome but not required
To apply for this position, please email an up-to-date resume, a brief letter expressing your interest and availability, and the name and contact information for at least one reference from your current or recent employment. Thank you!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $21.50 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 34 per week
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
Shift:
- Overnight shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22