Warehouse Associate and Driver

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Are you the type who gets satisfaction from checking in deliveries with perfect accuracy?  Can you stay focused when multiple shipments arrive at the same time?  Do you want to work where you can be yourself while having fun?  We might just be the place for you.  

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is a showcase for local farmers and food artisans. We buy from over 300 local producers to provide the community with a convenient and fun connection to those producers. We know every farm and every product has a story and we strive to tell the story in our grocery, cafe, kitchen, and food hub.  Each one of these products is delivered to Swamp, many times by the farmers themselves.  Our warehouse team is the vendor’s main point of contact with the Swamp and our associates  service all departments by checking delivery accuracy and quality and getting the product to its proper location.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

STARTING PAY: $17.00/hr (based on skill and availability) - Full Time, non-exempt

REPORTS TO:  Warehouse Manager

Requirements

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Follows delivery protocol to check in products: confirms quantities ordered against what was received and ensures that products are adhering to the highest quality standards
• Recognize and report any issues with product with the vendors during delivery and follow up with communication to buyers
• Communicates delivery timing and quality issues to departments, purchaser, and producer
• Keeps Warehouse and multiple storage areas clean, organized and prepared for next shift; performs daily and deep cleaning projects
• Observes all safety regulations when operating equipment

DRIVER ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operates truck and equipment safely using prescribed techniques 
• Completes pre-trip and post-trip safety inspection and reports and other documentation requested by supervisor daily
• Communicates vehicle mechanical problems to supervisor immediately
• Navigates routes efficiently while adhering to traffic laws and company policies
• Safely loads and unloads items, ensuring all items are secured for transport
• Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at appropriate times

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS?

AGE/AVAILABILITY

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• One morning weekend shift required

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Must have a valid driver’s license and pass a driving record check
• Must wear safety footwear that meets ASTM F2413-18 (I50/C50) standard. (Steel toe, composite toe and/or nano composite toe footwear.)
• Must be able to obtain a DOT Medical Card (paid for by employer) and pass road test
• Experience driving box trucks and vans preferred
• Must possess a passion for local food and an interest in telling the story behind it.
• Must conduct oneself in an honest, professional and respectful manner at all times.
• Must possess a love of people, interact with people well, and possess a desire for excellent customer service.
• Able to take direction, work independently, and as a member of a team, and able to create working relationships.
• Must be highly motivated, hard working, and possess a positive, enthusiastic attitude. 
• Must pay attention to details, be organized, and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

BENEFITS/PERKS

• Higher hourly wages on Sundays and federal holidays
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, and vision insurance (available to full time employees)
• HSA contributions for eligible health plans
• Paid Time Off (available to full time employees)
• Sabbatical program for all employees
• Other benefits include 30% Swamp discount, Employee Assistance Program and discounted bike share program

WHO IS SWAMP RABBIT CAFE & GROCERY

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is a mission-driven business passionate about being a force for good for the community. Our mission is to buy, sell, and cook with fresh, local food and to provide a community space where people come together to celebrate meals. We envision a community that supports a just and sustainable food system that allows small local farmers to thrive. As we grow our team, we seek individuals that believe in our mission and are invested in making our vision a reality.