Job Description
Overview
The Delivery Driver plays a key role in bringing the quality and care of our bakehouse to our retail cafés, catering clients, and wholesale partners. We’re looking for a dependable, safety-focused professional with experience operating box trucks (16’–24’) and forklifts, who takes pride in ensuring every delivery arrives on time and in excellent condition. This role combines driving and hands-on work — supporting daily packing operations, maintaining delivery vehicles, and assisting with general warehouse organization and property upkeep.
The ideal candidate is forklift certified and experienced with delivery operations while being a reliable and dependable team plater. The hours start early and working the weekends is a must. The wage range is $18-25/hr and is dependent on experience.
Responsibilities
Delivery & Logistics
- Safely and efficiently deliver baked goods, catering orders, and other products to retail locations and customers according to a daily route schedule.
- Load and unload deliveries with care to maintain product quality and presentation.
- Communicate clearly with team members and retail leads regarding order drop-offs and issues.
Packing & Support
- Assist the packing team as needed with sorting, labeling, and organizing daily orders for delivery.
- Help ensure accuracy and completeness of all packed products.
- Assist with end-of-day cleanup and restocking for the next day’s operations.
Vehicle Maintenance
- Perform regular checks of delivery vehicles for cleanliness, fuel, tire pressure, and basic functionality.
- Report and coordinate necessary maintenance or repairs in a timely manner.
- Keep delivery vehicles clean, organized, and in safe operating condition.
Facilities Support
- Assist in general upkeep of the warehouse, including trash removal, sweeping, minor repairs, and organization.
- Support maintenance of the exterior of the building and grounds, such as light landscaping or snow removal (seasonally).
- Participate in special projects related to facility improvements or organizational needs.
- Communicate proactively with team leads on supply chain changes, product updates, and substitutions.
- Provide visibility into upcoming changes that may impact production or retail operations.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 25 years old
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs, move product carts, and perform physical tasks.
- Experience driving vans and box trucks.
- Punctual, reliable, and detail-oriented.
- Friendly and professional communication style.
- Comfortable working early mornings and weekends.
- Experience in delivery, warehousing, or food service logistics.
- Basic mechanical knowledge for vehicle upkeep is a plus.
- Interest in contributing to a positive and efficient workplace culture.
What We Offer
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement as our cafe continues to expand.
- Dynamic Work Environment: Work in a fun, supportive, and dynamic environment where we take our work seriously but have fun while we do it.
- Employee Benefits: 401k, PTO, Sick Time, Health Insurance, Food/Beverage Discounts and more.
About us
We believe in more than just serving exceptional food and drink—we believe in fostering a community where great people, comfort, and quality converge.
The Buttery is many things:
- a great local eatery
- the village bakery & patisserie
- an exceptional specialty coffee shop
- all wrapped in a unique retail environment
We are a communal gathering place that fosters care and warmth through great hospitality in our customers' lives. But most importantly, we are a collective of people coming together with a shared goal of building a healthy business through creating exceptional food and providing wonderful experiences.
Job Tags
Part time, Local area, Weekend work, Early shift,