Misfits Market is hiring a

Class C Truck Driver

Kansas City, United States

Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making shopping for sustainable, high-quality groceries easier and more affordable. We deliver organic produce, high-quality meats and seafood, plant-based proteins, dairy, bakery, wine, and other grocery items to nearly every zip code in 48 states at up to 30 percent off traditional grocery store prices. In 2022, Misfits Market acquired sustainable e-grocer Imperfect Foods and now leverages its in-house transportation network to deliver directly to consumers with one of the most carbon-efficient grocery delivery models on the market. By tackling inefficiencies in the food system, our passionate and motivated team of problem solvers helps save an average of 500,000 pounds of food per week from waste or lesser outcomes, with an all-time savings of 190+ million pounds of food.

As Misfits we support our customers and mission by embracing our core values of:

Prioritizing our Customers                              

Thinking Differently                                                                

Moving deliberately and quickly

Doing more with less

Respecting one another                   

Taking initiative and delivering 

How you’ll support our operations:

As a Class C Delivery Driver, you are a liaison between our fulfillment centers and our last-mile drivers. Your commitment to safety and on-time performance is essential to our operations! You will support the business by operating a company-provided Class C vehicle to pick up, transport, and accurately deliver goods including customer orders, inter-facility transfers, and third-party deliveries. 

What we offer you: 

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) 
  • Annual Misfits grocery box credit of $1200 paid in weekly installments
  • Life insurance
  • Paid vacation time
  • Paid holidays 
  • Paid sick days
  • Commuter benefits

What you’ll be doing:

  • Act as a representative of the company, operating a company-provided box truck or delivery van with professionalism and courtesy to other drivers. 
  • Operate a Class C commercial vehicle in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Prioritize safety in all aspects of driving, loading, and unloading.
  • Complete all necessary paperwork and documentation accurately, including delivery logs, invoices, inspections, and hours of service logs. Maintain organized and up-to-date documentation for each delivery.
  • Maintain open communication with dispatch, distribution, and leadership. Report any delays, issues, or changes in delivery schedules promptly.
  • Operation of computer/ internal freight monitoring systems required.
  • Flexibility with scheduling and the ability to adapt to changes in delivery routes or schedules. Available for around the clock shifts to accommodate freight movements.
  • Be able to operate forklift, electric pallet jacks and manual pallet jacks.
  • Load and off load truck, including stop loading and wave picking orders while on route.

What you have:

  • Authorized to work in the United States.
  • Possess a valid state issued driver's license for at least 3 years
  • Valid Class C Driver's License with a clean driving record.
  • Must possess valid DOT required medical card and be registered with DOT
  • 2 years of previous Delivery driving experience 
  • Comfortable operating a box truck or delivery van in all types of weather conditions
  • Willingness to work overtime and/or possible weekends if the business needs you to
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to sit, stand, squat, kneel, and bend repetitively with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice for you to have:

  • HS Diploma or equivalent
  • Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
  • Experience working in a food based environment

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