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Bronx Route Driver

FreshDirect
  • New York, NY
  • $18 Per Hour
1 day ago

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

At FreshDirect, we are reinventing the grocery experience. Since day one, our mission has been simple: bring the best, freshest food directly from the farm to people’s homes, faster, fresher, and smarter than anyone else.

We are not just a food company. We are a technology-powered, customer-obsessed team building the most innovative end-to-end food supply chain in the industry. From proprietary routing systems to our state-of-the-art fulfillment center, every part of our business is designed to deliver unmatched quality, convenience, and care.

We partner directly with farmers, fishermen, and artisans to source the highest-quality ingredients, then use smart data, automation, and logistics to get them to our customers’ doors at peak freshness. It’s grocery shopping reimagined, and we’re just getting started. If you are passionate about innovation, care about what people eat, and want to be part of a team doing what no one else is doing, come build the future of food with us.

The Role

FreshDirect is seeking dependable and customer-focused Route Drivers to join our last-mile delivery team. In this role, you will safely operate company vehicles, deliver customer orders accurately and on time, and provide an exceptional customer experience that reflects FreshDirect’s commitment to quality and service.

What You’ll Do

  • Safely operate company vehicles in compliance with all local, state, federal, and company regulations.
  • Load and unload customer orders with care while ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
  • Maintain delivery vehicles in a clean, organized, and fuel-ready condition.
  • Safely navigate and complete delivery routes in all weather conditions.
  • Deliver outstanding customer service and represent FreshDirect professionally at all times.
  • Utilize smartphones and mobile technology for routing, navigation, and communication.
  • Support a culture of safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Bring

  • Minimum of 2 years of recent commercial driving experience.
  • Valid New York State driver’s license; CDL is not required.
  • Safe driving record with no more than 3 points, no more than 1 accident, and minimal suspensions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, mornings, evenings, and extended shifts as needed.
  • Comfortable using smartphones for GPS navigation, routing, and communication.
  • Strong commitment to safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
  • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Values

At FreshDirect, our values guide everything we do:

  • Customer Obsession
  • Safety First
  • Accountability
  • Teamwork
  • Innovation
  • Integrity
  • Respect for People

What You’ll Love

  • Starting pay of $18.00 per hour
  • $2,000 sign-on bonus
  • Customer tips on eligible routes
  • Overtime opportunities and referral bonuses
  • Paid time off
  • Health benefits eligibility after 90 days
  • Independence and autonomy while on route
  • Free 24-hour shuttle service between Bronx headquarters and nearby subway stations
  • On-site cafeteria with convenient grab-and-go options
  • Employee discounts, including:
    • 50% off FreshDirect Marketplace essentials
    • 20% discount on FreshDirect.com purchases
  • A supportive team environment focused on growth and success

Salary

Starting Rate: $18.00 per hour

Additional earning opportunities include customer tips on eligible routes, overtime pay, referral bonuses, and a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Total Rewards & Benefits

  • Medical benefits eligibility after 90 days
  • Paid time off
  • Referral bonus opportunities
  • Overtime pay
  • Employee discount programs
  • Company shuttle transportation
  • On-site dining options

Expected Hours: Up to 40 hours per week

Shift Length: Up to 10 hours per day

Work Location: On-site

Our Culture

At FreshDirect, we put safety first, growth at the center, and people above all else. We are building a workplace where team members are empowered to make an impact, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and grow their careers. Whether on the road or in our facilities, every team member plays an important role in shaping the future of food delivery.

Equal Opportunity

FreshDirect is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, abortion, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, partnership status, familial status, disability, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, arrest or conviction record, unemployment status, credit history, salary history, caregiver status, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNew York, NY
IndustryRetail
Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
Year Founded1999
Websitehttp://www.freshdirect.com/jobs

About Company

FreshDirect is the northeast's leading online fresh food grocer, delivering directly to customers throughout seven states, including the New York City, Philadelphia, and District of Columbia metropolitan areas. FreshDirect is committed to sourcing the freshest and best-tasting meat, fish, produce, and specialty items through direct relationships with suppliers, growers, and farmers. FreshDirect is proud to have joined the multi-national grocery and technology organization, Ahold Delhaize, at the beginning of 2021. This acquisition will fuel FreshDirect’s growth as a leading eCommerce grocer in the United States.

From the beginning, FreshDirect has set out to provide something different. We are a community partner with a mission to deliver the highest quality and service that customers can find. This is an environment in which associates can innovate, grow and have successful careers—most of our leaders have come up through our ranks. And thanks to our team’s extraordinary efforts, we are a leading innovator in the e-commerce and grocery industries. 
 

Why choose FreshDirect? 

We're a company that thrives on teamwork. Our evolution is driven by our passionate employees and investment in perfecting the technology that lets us deliver the highest-quality food. Our state-of-the-art facility creates an environment for innovation. We support our employees with on-the-job training for plant employees and drivers, team-building activities, workplace recognition opportunities, and by encouraging direct relationships with our suppliers in the field.  

Great people deserve great perks. We offer comprehensive benefits, plus many workplace extras, including: 

  • A flexible and generous paid time off plan 
  • 20% off at freshdirect.com and significant markdowns at our employee market 
  • 24-hour access to the FreshDirect shuttle between our Bronx headquarters and the subway 
  • Regular events and barbecues for employees 

 

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Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Descriptions may be subject to change as the needs of the organization change. 

As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, FreshDirect does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Furthermore, FreshDirect will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because they are disabled, a disabled veteran, or a veteran of the Vietnam era, provided they are qualified and meets the requirements established by FreshDirect for the job. 

Skills

  • Automationunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Corporate Complianceunmatched
  • Customer Experienceunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Fast Foodunmatched
  • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Food Deliveryunmatched
  • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
  • GPS (Global Positioning System)unmatched
  • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Mobile Technologyunmatched
  • Order Deliveryunmatched
  • Order/Customer Fulfillmentunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Smartphonesunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Team Buildingunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Transportation Routingunmatched

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