Driver, General Labor, Transportation

• Location Multiple Locations, RI,United States

A Dave’s Fresh Marketplace Warehouse Driver is tasked with transporting all Warehouse product, including Commissary items, to all designated locations in a safe and time-efficient manner. Warehouse Drivers are responsible for providing a service to all store locations with professionalism and a positive attitude.

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Prior professional driving experience preferred, but not required
• Must have a good driving record
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license in good standing required
  • Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) not required

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Practicing safe driving habits – adhering to all traffic laws and safety regulations
• Transporting food products to their appropriate destinations in a timely manner
• Ensuring the maintenance of proper truck temperature, as to protect the integrity of perishable products in transit
• Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product storage necessities
• Strict adherence to all established Dave’s Fresh Marketplace policies and “Standard Operating Procedures”
• Requires safe operation and usage of equipment – I.E., hand trucks, box cutters, forklifts
• Once hired, employees must complete forklift certification training to safely operate the forklift
• Putting away cases of product into coolers/freezers and other product storage areas
• Maintains cleanliness of trucks; completes full decluttering and sanitizing after use of truck
• Maintains cleanliness of work areas; completes all cleaning tasks as needed; includes Warehouse loading docks and Store loading docks
• Completes all Warehouse logs as required
• Strict adherence to all Food Safety & Sanitation practices
• Maintains clear communication with Warehouse Manager at all times
• Strict adherence to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan
• Follows all safety practices and procedures
• Performing other duties as assigned/needed

• Effective communication skills, ensuring teamwork in a safe manner
• Ability to examine products for freshness
• Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to collaborate and work well in a team environment
• Ability to self-motivate and stay on task without constant supervision
• Ability to follow instructions; both written and verbal
• Ability to learn a basic knowledge of all product storage necessities
• Can calculate basic math functions – I.E., inventory
• Must be willing to participate in further job training – I.E., forklift certification training
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and stay organized
• Ability to provide/receive constructive feedback
• Reliable and dependable; able to work a flexible schedule – including weekends
• Ability to solve practical problems

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. constantly, up to 90 lbs. occasionally
• Standing and walking frequently
• Sitting frequently
• Hearing constantly
• Smelling constantly
• Reaching constantly
• Pushing and pulling frequently
• Stooping occasionally
• Crouching occasionally
• Finger-use occasionally
• Talking occasionally
• Good vision is a constant
• Exposure to extreme cold frequently
• Exposure to extreme heat occasionally
• May be exposed to various food allergens

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the individuals will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.