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Delivery Driver
Magnolia Bakery opened our first location on a quiet street corner in the heart of New York City’s West Village in 1996. From then to now, Magnolia Bakery has grown to become a globally famous, locally loved retail bakery and desserts brand. With locations in New York City, LA and Chicago, a nationwide e-commerce and wholesale business, international locations in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, and an emerging Grocery business in the US, Magnolia Bakery's whimsical spin on classic, American desserts is now in every neighborhood.
Job Title: Delivery Driver - Long Island City, NY
REPORTS TO: Operations Manager
$20-24 an hour
Position Summary:
Transports products and supplies from distribution center to NYC bakeries along with other vendors within the tri-state area. They lead in maintaining a safe and sanitary food service environment while upholding the core values of S.W.E.E.T. and its mission of promoting brand integrity and quality.
Principle Duties:
- Safely operate company vehicle to deliver baked goods, merchandise, supplies and other items as requested to our NYC bakeries and other customers.
- Ensure product arrives safely, on time and in standard conditions.
- Complete appropriate delivery documentation that includes, but is not limited to: proof of delivery, purchase orders, receipts and delivery logs.
- Ensure all items are accounted for and delivered accordingly for each transfer and/or sales order.
- Maintain the upkeep of the company vehicle that includes cleaning organizing, proper storage and refuel as necessary.
- Communicate professionally with store managers, kitchen staff, and commissary personnel.
- Responsible for daily inspections of vehicle pre and post shift for tire pressure, mileage, fuel level and/or other services as needed.
- Report vehicle issues, delivery delays, or inventory discrepancies immediately to management.
- Follow all commercial vehicle NYC and traffic laws.
- Determine the proper parking instructions while completing deliveries,e.: using commercial Muni Meters to avoid parking tickets.
- Comply with Magnolia Bakery’s good manufacturing practices (GMPs) while in the production facility.
Physical demands and work environment:
- Prolonged periods of driving, standing, walking, bending, and lifting (Stand for a minimum of 8 hours).
- Ability to lift, carry, push, pull and move items up to 50lbs. Bending and reaching overhead may be required.
- Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, active listening ability and visual acuity.
- Continuous cross function communication with coworkers and management.
- Able to interpret visual aids, one-point lessons (OPL), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Process and Procedures (P&P), and quality and safety standards.
- Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
- Occasional work inside commissary facility as needed.
- This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the business's ongoing needs.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Hours of work for the position are approximately 40 hours per week. Must be available to work holidays and weekends.
- Must be dependable.
- Follows policies and procedures as outlined in the Magnolia Bakery manuals.
- Understands expectations of role and works within the boundaries of the role.
- Clean and professional appearance.
Driver Specific Requirements:
- Active, valid driver’s license.
- Previous driver experience required. Food distribution/delivery experience is preferred.
- Drivers must be aware of NYC/DOT rules including but not limited to: parking and lane restrictions, truck only routes, passenger car only routes, traffic control signals, pedestrian right of way, seat belt use, cell phone restrictions and speed limits.
- Familiarity with NYC area, including outer boroughs.
- Basic knowledge of delivery routes, maps, and GPS navigation tools.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Punctual, reliable, and able to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays if needed.
- Familiarity with food safety and handling standards (preferred but not required).
- Clean driving record with no more than one moving violation or accident in the past 3 years.
Magnolia Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
- Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, coworkers, and management.
- Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
- Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
- Domestic travel required.
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