Delivery Driver (Santa Cruz, CA)

At Verve Coffee Roasters, we believe the coffee experience is our responsibility from seed to cup. Coffee is our craft, our ritual, our passion. It drives us and inspires us. With this simple truth and responsibility, we are bridging the gap from farmlevel to streetlevel.

We are looking for a Delivery Driver that is an integral part of the day to day performance of Verve Coffee Roasters Operations. The Delivery Driver role is a dynamic, active, on-the-road & on-the-floor position that facilitates deliveries of all Verve products to our amazing customers. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and has outstanding time management skills. This position will report to Verve’s Production Manager. Join us and work alongside a robust team of awesome roasters, baristas, salespeople, and the best coffee in the world.

Responsibilities:

• Execute the delivery of all Verve products to the appropriate customer and receive signed documentation for each delivery.
• Contribute to a positive and professional culture of work ethic, safety, open communication, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Directly support all order fulfillment sub-functions, including: package preparation, package fill, product staging, order pick/pack/staging, quality assurance, customer invoicing, and loading the delivery van.
• Adhere to established standard operating procedures, safety and sanitation policies, and opening/closing protocols etc.

• Offer relevant, thoughtful ideas and suggestions to improve operational efficiency.

• Deliver and pick up products at specified customer locations.
• Verify that all items listed on invoices/packing slips are loaded and delivered.
• Ensure all packing slips have been signed.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness at all times.
• Develop and execute an organized, efficient loading and unloading system.
• Safely operate pallet jack and forklift.
• Communicate and report any delivery issues.
• Support the Production floor on days when there are no deliveries / on days when the delivery. route is completed before the scheduled shift ends.

Qualifications:

• Valid CA Driver’s License
• Excellent communication skills
• Superior organizational, planning and time management skills
• Work well individually and with a team
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to work full-time and with a changing schedule (including early hours)
• Navigational skills along highways and local routes within Santa Cruz, San Francisco Bay and Monterey Bay Areas

Pay & Benefits:

• Starting at $18/hr
• All employees qualify for paid sick days
• Mentorship and positive work environment
• Free coffee with each paycheck
• All employees receive a 30% discount on all merchandise, whole bean, beverages, and food items
  

Verve Coffee Roasters is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity as an integral component of building a trusted brand and a successful team. Candidates who can contribute to this mission are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.