Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position Overview

Bread Alone Driver Specialists have a unique impact on our business as the critical link between us and our customers. Drivers Specialists are experienced problem solvers, adept at handling new challenges with actionable solutions. This role requires effective communication and the ability to navigate difficulties directly and proactively. This role also requires exceptional levels of reliability and a customer focused approach.

Drivers are responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction and the accuracy of deliveries they carry out. Their daily functions include operation and care of delivery vans and trucks, accurate delivery of product, route management, usage of driver sheets and route materials, operation of handhelds and tablets, completion of daily paperwork, and organized truck offload. Drivers work overnight hours in a physically demanding environment that requires the ability to self-organize and self-motivate. Drivers are expected to have and maintain a professional demeanor and an excellent driving record.

Hours: This is a Full-Time position with a Tuesday - Friday 10:30 pm - 8:00 am schedule. We strive to make schedules as manageable as possible to encourage and allow work-life balance.

Bread Alone's Worldview: Bread Alone Began in 1983 with simple intention: To feed people organic bread baked from a wood-fire brick oven. We run the bakery today with the optimistic belief that good food, an equitable economy and a healthy planet can thrive together. At the heart of our endeavors lies the profound belief that individuals are integral to every positive impact we make. Join us as we collectively strive for excellence in aligning our aspirations with meaningful actions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Follow correct procedures for safe and secure loading and unloading of trucks
• Delivery of all goods at all stops along assigned route or routes
• Proactive time management skills to ensure customer expectations for timely delivery of good are met
• Manage and adjust invoices when delivering to full service accounts
• Serve as Bread Alone brand ambassador by establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with each customer
• Communicate and proactively manage any delivery errors or product shortages
• Maintain cargo and cab area of assigned delivery vehicle in a neat and orderly fashion according to Bread Alone guidelines
• Consistent and correct usage of nightly driver checklist
• Maintain fuel and DEF levels in vehicles according to company policy
• Provide at least six hours of notice if unable to work a scheduled shift
• Proper use of company gas cards
• Ability to learn and operate our telemetric fleet tracking and maintenance software

Job Requirements:

• Able to sit and drive for long periods of time while executing tasks quickly and accurately
• Active drivers license and clean driving record
• Able to to work in a physically demanding fast-paced environment
• Able to work outside with frequent exposure to varying temperatures and weather conditions
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Able to communicate with precision both written and verbal
• Comfortable with routinely shifting tasks
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and balance multiple time sensitive tasks simultaneously
• Able to learn and operate computer applications or other automated systems necessary to perform daily tasks
• Respect for and comfort with a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Able to pull, push, move and lift to waist level and carry awkward and shifting weights up to 50 pounds
• Willing to follow all safety guidelines set out by Bread Alone
• Willing to take responsibility for your own and others safety a well as follow safety rules and regulations and report any unsafe conditions to management
• The Bakery is open 365 days a year and team members must be willing to work consistently throughout the year which includes holidays and weekends

Job Type:

Full-time, non-exempt

Compensation Details: Pay for this position is $20 to $27 per hour.

Alone is deeply committed to ethically balancing the demands of the business and paying a living wage to all those who contribute to our success.

We Offer

• Company-Wide, Rewarding Success Together: We believe in sharing success with our team. Our bonus program is designed to recognize and reward your contributions— the longer you're with us, the greater your potential earnings. As we grow, so do your opportunities to benefit.
• Ongoing Growth & Recognition: Your development matters to us. We provide regular check-ins and feedback to support your success—starting with dedicated evaluations at 30 and 90 days for new hires, followed by annual reviews for merit-based growth. Our goal is to help you thrive and be rewarded for your contributions.
• Invest in Your Future: We’re committed to helping you build long-term financial security. After just six months, you’ll be eligible for our 401(k) program with a generous employer match of up to 4%—because your future matters as much as your present success.
• Prioritizing Your Work-Life Balance: Your time matters—both at work and beyond. Our progressive PTO plan rewards your commitment: 80 hours after year one and 120 hours after year two! The longer you're with us, the more time you’ll have to recharge and enjoy what matters most.
• Supporting Your Well-Being: We believe in taking care of our team. Hourly employees accrue wellness time at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked—up to 56 hours in the first year. And as a bonus, any unused time is paid out on your one-year anniversary! Prioritize your well-being, knowing your time is valued.
• Comprehensive Healthcare through CDPHP
• Dental Coverage with Delta Dental
• Free Vision & Life Insurance —fully covered for all employees
• Invest in Your Future with $2,000 in annual education reimbursement

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