Delivery Driver

Job Position: Delivery Driver

Wage: $18 - $20 per hour

Warehouse Location: Lincolnwood, IL

Job Summary

Our Delivery Drivers are the friendly face of the Food For Thought brand and drive our modern fleet of delivery vehicles to reach established local accounts throughout the city of Chicago and suburbs, while providing exceptional customer experiences.

As a FFT Delivery Driver, you will work effectively and efficiently alongside members of the Warehouse, Kitchen and Sales teams. We offer flexible schedules, delivering from Monday to Sunday between 5 am and 6 pm (may vary based on order volume), and you will enjoy two days off per week. Our Headquarters is conveniently located in Lincolnwood, IL.

Responsibilities

• Engaging and communicating effectively with customers.

• Ensuring prompt and reliable delivery of our high-quality products.

• Loading and unloading of trucks.

• Picking up and packing orders.

• Performing other duties as requested, such as cross-training, moving supplies and equipment, cleaning up spills, warehouse organization, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.

• Physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs.

• Must have a valid driver's license.

• Ability to successfully pass Pre-Employment screening and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) background checks.

• Ability to read, write and understand the English language to review menus and pack lists and pack orders accurately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Driving/Warehouse experience

• Delivery experience with UPS/FedEx/Amazon (preferred).

• Experience in Food Service and/or Customer Service (highly valued).

• Team player, thriving in collaborative environments.

• Outgoing personality and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.

Company Benefits & Perks

• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance – Includes Spouse and Domestic Partner Coverage

1. Health Provider - Blue Cross Blue Shield
2. Dental Provider: Guardian
3. Vision Provider: VSP

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

1. Mental Health, Relationship Conflicts, Child and Eldercare, Substance Abuse, Grief and Loss

• Assistance for you and household members
• (3) In Person Sessions
• Unlimited phone access

• Parental Leave – Equal benefits to Mothers and Fathers
• 401K Retirement Plan
• FFT University - Over 70 courses designed to enhance your skills in life and on the job to help your career growth.
• Employee Meal Plan
• Employee Discounts (Pet Insurance, Entertainment, Travel, Company Discounts, and much more).

Company Values & Culture

• Collaboration & Open Communication

• Diverse, Inclusive, Safe, and Motivating

• Our Triple Bottom Line – People, Product and Planet

• A Net Positive Organization

Grow with us - at Food For Thought, instruction, advice, and assistance are always readily available, which is why our average tenure is 6 years. The U.S. average is 4.2 years, while the Hospitality industry average is only 2.1 years

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and carry items of 50+ pounds for a moderate distance.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is almost always exposed to outside weather conditions.

While performing the duties of this job, is continuously exposed to heavy equipment such as delivery vehicles or fork trucks.

EEO Statement

Food For Thought provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

E-Verify Participation

Food For Thought participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.