Part time Farm Connex Delivery Driver

Part-time Farm Connex Delivery Driver

POSITION SUMMARY

The Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE), based in Hardwick, VT, seeks a Part-time Delivery Driver for our CAE Farm Connex program with potential for full time work. CAE Farm Connex Delivery Drivers are responsible for completing deliveries and pickups on our weekly pre-determined routes throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Farm Connex drivers are responsible for safely transporting and delivering local food, daily truck inspections, and communicating with dispatch. CAE Farm Connex operates 7 days a week and provides services to farms, value added food businesses, retail stores, public and private schools, institutions, distribution centers, and other food hubs, keeping the literal wheels turning for our local food system and economy!

JOB DETAILS

Part-time Farm Connex Delivery Driver

Food Hub Operations Manager

Average of 25 hours a week: alternating Saturdays and early start times required

Hourly rate starting at $22.00

Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance, Paid Time Off, SIMPLE IRA, phone stipend, professional development

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (or equivalent combination of education and experience:

As dictated by the FMCSA, including but not limited to: be age 21 at the time of application, possess a valid driver’s license, a clean motor vehicle record, the critical faculties required to safely operate a commercial vehicle, and ability to pass a CDL medical exam. Be able to interpret signage, converse, take instruction and record information in written and/or spoken English.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate medium duty refrigerated vehicles safely on our 21 delivery routes
• Pick up & delivery of perishable products in a safe & appropriate manner
• AM loading and PM unloading of trucks as needed to maintain efficiency of limited warehouse space and safety of product
• Maintain accurate and organized daily delivery records
• Coordinate product pickups with Farm Connex team members
• Maintain reliable, frequent communication with managers on duty
• As needed, provide assistance in the warehouse or on other distribution tasks, such as packing, moving product, assisting on route delivery, etc.
• Responsible for vehicle status reports & daily vehicle needs as coordinated by manager
• Perform early morning shifts to ensure products are at their destination for receiving hours.
• Ability to independently perform job responsibilities in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to proficiently handle fragile food products such as eggs and glass bottles
• Knowledge of basic food safety and handling guidelines

• Maintain the highest level of customer service with producers and receivers
• Communicate regularly with all the members of the Farm Connex team to report any potential issues or needs of producers

• Adhere to all safety protocols (ex: OSHA, VT Dept of Health, CAE safety protocols)
• Adhere to all state and federal laws
• Collaborate with staff when unexpected requests or issues arise to resolve them in a collaborative and timely manner
• Pitch-in as needed (warehouse operations troubleshooting, product aggregation, order picking, truck loading, pickup/delivery, paperwork filing, etc.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operating a non-CDL refrigerated truck safely on routes that are 4-12 hours long
• Moderate-vigorous physical labor (lifting/pushing/pulling up to and >50 lbs with some equipment assistance)
• Manually moving product with a hand truck up and down a ramp
• Operating a pallet jack, electrical walkie, forklift
• High level of safety and detail orientation
• Work in cooler, freezer, warehouse and outdoor settings

• Ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus
• Ability to make timely decisions in the context of a workflow and on the road

HIRING PROCESS

A hiring team of CAE staff will lead the process. Selected applicants will have an initial phone interview, which may be followed by an interview and tour of CAE spaces. CAE is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will provide support in any way to assure everyone's best experience in the hiring process. CAE will take the steps necessary to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations during the interview process and, if hired, subsequent employment. For accommodation inquiries, please contact our Admin Operations Manager at

TO APPLY

Please download the Driver application from our website at www.caevt.org/jobs.. Once complete, email application to jobs@caevt.org and include “Delivery Driver”’ in your email subject line. Applicants who go on to interview with us will also be asked to provide references. This position is open until filled. Let us know if you have any questions! Please note: CAE is a non-profit organization funded by state and federal grant programs. Because of our grant requirements, all applicants for this position need to fill out a Family Income Survey to be considered. The information you provide is for data collection purposes only and has no bearing on your eligibility for this job.

EOE STATEMENT

Building community leadership, investing in relationships, and listening to the needs of the community are core principles CAE applies to all our work. We strive to foster an inclusive and supportive staff culture where learning and growth are supported. CAE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, or veteran status.

BACKGROUND ON CAE

The Center for an Agricultural Economy is a catalyst for change based in Hardwick, Vermont. We support rural communities and working landscapes by building a more interconnected local food system. We work together with our neighbors and partners to cultivate interdependence and investigate how to create the conditions for socially, economically and ecologically thriving communities. We implement solutions through our foundational programs, innovative projects, dynamic partnerships and the resources available across our three distinct locations. Together, these components of our organization help ensure our rural food system is supported, our farms are thriving, and everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22