Delivery Driver - Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

About UsFresh City is an award-winning urban farm and omni-channel retailer. Founder-led, we’re on a mission to provide a better life through food. 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 2018, Fresh City acquired Mabel’s Bakery, a popular bakery in Toronto producing artisan breads and pastries, and shortly after acquired The Healthy Butcher, a pioneer in organic and 100% Grassfed beef, in 2019. In 2022, subscription-based organic produce and grocery delivery company Mama Earth Organics was added to the lineup of brands making Fresh City the largest organic online retailer in Ontario.With eight retail locations and home delivery across the GTA between our four brands, the Fresh City family of brands continues to bring farmers, makers and eaters together to deliver a food experience that respects our bodies, our planet, and our shared tomorrow.Food is our passion. We proudly employ over 500 employees across our four brands including our farm, our two warehouses, our food production facilities, our offices and our retail locations. We’re continuously advancing our culture of belonging, where everyone feels seen, heard, valued and free to be their authentic selves.We are hiring 1 Delivery Driver at our 19 Waterman Avenue location (East York).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 addresses throughout the GTA as assigned.
• Loading, transporting and delivering items to clients or businesses in a safe, timely manner.
• The weight capacity of food orders varies (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
• Valid driver’s license (regular G class license) and an excellent driving record (clean Drivers Abstract) Able to work at a consistently fast pace without oversight
• Have previous delivery driver experience
• Be physically fit and enjoy being active
• Able to lift 10 – 40 lb’s bins (full of delicious organic produce)
• 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, proactive, and enjoys challenges
• Get along well with everyone

Compensation:

• Starting at $19.00 per hour.
• The employee discount - 20% off of non-produce and 50% off of produce baskets.
• Access to a free product that has gone through a quality check and then categorized in the “ditch area”.
• Extended health care benefits are available for full-time employees.

Hours:

• Starting time is usually midday (this can range from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm depending on the time of year and the day). Our drivers usually finish by 9-9:30 pm (deliveries are usually done before 8 pm). Weekends may also be required.
• Scheduling is subject to operational requirements and is subject to change

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.Please note that certain roles like Delivery Drivers are members of the UFCW bargaining unit in the recent union certification at Mama Earth Organics.Quick Apply

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