Job Description

About Fresh City:

Fresh City is an award-winning urban farm and omni-channel retailer. Founder-led, we’re on a mission to help people better the world through their food choices. More than one decade after we first began, our belief in that is even stronger. Every day, we deliver organic produce, chef-inspired and made from scratch prepared foods, bespoke meats and more to thousands of Greater Toronto Area families.

In 2022, subscription-based organic produce and grocery delivery company Mama Earth Organics was added to the Fresh City family, bringing farmers, makers and eaters together to deliver a food experience that respects our bodies, our planet, and our shared tomorrow.

Location: 19 Waterman Ave

Position: Driver (Full-Time)

Salary: $20.50 Hourly

Schedule: TBD - Days may vary depending on operational needs.

What’s in it for you!

• Employee Discount
• You’ll be putting more food dollars into local farms so they can continue to grow the most nutritious and delicious produce while preserving farmland and biodiversity in Ontario.
• You’ll be supporting the creation of a local food system, built on principles of sustainability and biodiversity, and demonstrating that this can be both financially sustainable for farmers and affordable for consumers
• You’ll be joining a thriving business driven by an experienced leadership team who have built successful businesses
• You’ll be joining a team of talented, fun people who take pride in supporting the Local Food System

What you will be doing:

• As a driver, you’re the face of our company to our customers. You’ll have the distinct pleasure of delivering baskets of curated organic produce to homes and apartments around the GTA. It’s a challenging job, but a great position for the right candidate. Read on to see if you might be a good fit.
• Follow the prescribed routes most convenient for delivery
• Deliver customer food orders to multiple the addresses throughout the GTA as assigned.
• Loading, transporting, and delivering items to clients or businesses in a safe, timely manner.
• Weight capacity of food orders vary (approximately 10-40 pounds per bin).
• Inspect, operate and maintain the vehicle and its cleanliness

What you will bring to the table:

• Passionate about our mission to build a better local food community
• Able to work at a consistently fast pace without oversight
• Have previous delivery driver experience
• Self-directed: Able to work at a high standard with minimal supervision (and within time limits)
• Detail oriented
• Reliable and punctual always
• Interest/knowledge in food is an asset
• Positive, pro-active and enjoys challenges
• Get along well with everyone

Certification/Licensing Requirements:

• Valid G License

Physical Requirements:

• Be physically fit and enjoy being active
• Able to lift 10 – 40 lbs bins (full of delicious organic produce)

Our Commitment:

We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Fresh City is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, and Indigenous status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to provide as seamless a recruitment experience as possible.

This is an internal position for all Waterman UFCW BU Employees.

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