Cheese Delivery Driver

Antonelli's Cheese is on the forefront of food culture in Central Texas. Named one of the top Cheese Shops in the country by Travel & Leisure magazine, voted Local Food Hero by the Edible Austin community, and chosen by the Austin Chronicle Readers as Best Artisan Food Company, we are committed to creating, growing and supporting an enthusiastic community built around food and business. If you think that work should be fun and challenging, then consider this your opportunity.

We are looking to strengthen our Warehouse Team with an additional Cheese Delivery Driver. Main duties include: fulfilling wholesale orders and confirming invoice accuracy, safe driving, accurate handoff of product to wholesale clients, check handling, maintaining van maintenance schedule, and represent our brand to our customers. We deliver through Central Texas using large refrigerated vans (not large trucks or semis).

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Cheese Delivery Driver

Salary Grade:

$16-$18 per hour

Group:

Warehouse

Date:

March 2024

Reports to

Warehouse Manager

Position Type:

Full-time/Non-Exempt

PURPOSE OF JOB: This individual is responsible for ensuring that the correct items are accurately transported in a food safe manner to the customer, getting customer signature of such delivery, and communicating any discrepancies accordingly, as well as completing internal transfers among the business. This person is also responsible for maintaining Company vehicles.

JOB DUTIES (Percentages are estimates and may vary)

• Delivers merchandise to customers in a timely manner, within food safety requirements, and plans route for maximum efficiency while adhering to all traffic laws and safe driving protocols 70%
• Fulfills wholesale client delivery orders by obtaining the required merchandise from inventory, any marketing materials and checks against invoices. Returns credited merchandise with appropriate paperwork and informs management of issues during delivery. 15%
• Collects and maintains signed copies of all customer invoices throughout delivery and files according to company A/R policy. Ensures customer messages/communications are reported to appropriate team members. 5%
• Collects and organizes customer payments according to cash handling procedures. 1%
• Ensures delivery vehicles are clean and in good working condition. 5%
• Picks up merchandise and supplies from warehouse/vendors/suppliers, and maintains and files appropriate paperwork including invoices and receipts. 4%

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Cheese experience, a plus
• Valid food handlers certificate
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Superb time management
• Organized and Efficient
• Proficient in Google Maps
• Safe Driving Record

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time, (10+ hours a day) stoop, crawl, twist, turn, lift, kneel, and climb ladders and stairs,
• Ability to frequently lift up 25-50 pounds at a time. Including repetitive movements and lifting above head height, reaching with arms and pushing/pulling various weights up to 50 pounds.
• Required to sit for a long period of time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• N/A

JOB CONTACTS

• Director of Operations
• Inventory Manager
• Wholesale Client Communication Specialist
• Warehouse Fulfillment Team
• Retail Manager
• Event/Tray Prep Team
• Retail Cheesemongers
• Customers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift
• No nights

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a clean driving record?
• Describe your approach and style of customer service.
• Antonelli's Cheese is a mission driven company (Do Good. Eat Good.) and we are powered by five (5) Core Principles: Passion with Purpose; Be a Juggernaut of Awesome; Be True. To Ourselves. To Others; Family First, Then Business; and Improve Every Day. Choose one Core Principle listed and describe why that speaks to you.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person