What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1099 Order Picking & Delivery Driver position at Off The Muck Market?
About Off the Muck Market
Off the Muck Market connects families across Upstate New York with the freshest local food — from farm to doorstep. We partner with small farms and local artisans to deliver seasonal produce, dairy, meats, and pantry staples, making it easy to shop small and eat well.
About the Opportunity
If you like the idea of being your own boss, working independently, and earning consistent pay, this opportunity is for you.
We’re looking for Personal Shoppers to pack and deliver fresh grocery orders for customers throughout Central and Upstate New York — primarily in the Syracuse and Utica areas, with occasional routes to Rochester and Albany.
Unlike gig apps where you wait for orders, Off the Muck Market provides guaranteed, pre-assigned routes every week. You’ll spend a short time at our Syracuse dark store packing your own orders, then hit the road to complete your deliveries — no shopping at grocery stores, no waiting around for requests.
What You’ll Do
- Pack assigned customer orders at our dark store (about 2-2.5 hours per day).
- Load your vehicle and ensure all items are organized and secure.
- Deliver orders directly to customers using no-contact, drop-and-go delivery.
- Follow provided routes and delivery schedules using our mobile app.
- Communicate with our operations team as needed for updates or support.
Schedule & Workload
- Delivery days: Wednesdays & Thursdays each week
- Routes: Average 25 stops per day - Depending on vehicle size
- Hours: About 14–18 total per week
- Wednesday: ~5–6 hours
- Thursday: ~7–8 hours
- Plus 2–2.5 hours of light packing before each route
- Flexible start and end times within your delivery window
- Winter driving required — applicants must be comfortable driving in winter conditions and to Albany or Rochester when needed.
Compensation
- $24–$28/hour (flat-rate pay per route)
- Weekly payments
- 1099 independent contractor position
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle
- Current auto insurance
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
- Smartphone with GPS and route app capability
- Dependable, organized, and efficient
- Comfortable driving in winter conditions
Why This Job is Better Than Gig Apps
- Guaranteed routes — no waiting for batches or orders
- Consistent weekly pay
- Work independently while supporting local farms
- No-contact deliveries (drop and go)
- Friendly, organized operations team
- Employee discount on local food
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $28