Organic Angels is currently seeking candidates with Delivery Driver experience, ideally in the home delivery and/or fresh produce industry. As a Delivery Driver for Organic Angels, you are the friendly face of our business. Not only will you ensure that our delicious organic produce is delivered in a timely manner, but you will also have a vital role in upholding the reputation of the business on the road and developing positive relationships with our customers.
Job Summary
- This is a casual position - rate of pay is $32.06 an hour
- Delivery days are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (leaving your weekends free!) so usually three days a week. Occasional extra shifts on Wednesday or Friday may be offered, to cover for our other drivers as required.
- Start time is between 9am – 11am, and on average you will be driving for 6.5 hours a day, depending on the number of orders and needs of the business.
- Our vehicles are Ford Transit vans (long and short wheelbase). Manual and Automatic (Manual license essential).
- We are based in Epping, across the road from the Melbourne Markets and with easy access to the Hume Freeway & Western Ring Road.
Job Description
Tasks to be performed will include, but not be limited to:
- Loading the van, cross checking the boxes with the delivery list
- Ensuring our boxes and product is handled with care
- Using a delivery driver app to check off deliveries (phone provided)
- Cold item temperature checks throughout the day
- Vehicle inspections and cleaning
- Following instructions carefully on where to leave the customer order if they are not home
- Phone customers if required
- Unload van on return and sort returned boxes
- Parking vans securely on site
- If you are the last driver back, you will be activating the security alarm
As the ideal candidate for this position, you will be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent driving history and Full Manual License
- Good numeracy and English literacy skills
- Excellent presentation
- Good, clear communication skills
- Customer focus and professional friendly attitude
- Flexibility in tasks, work hours and days
- Ability to follow instructions and food safety procedures
- Ability to regularly lift up to 10-15kg boxes
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- A willingness to work as part of a team and autonomously
- A high standard of work, striving for continuous improvement
- Organisational and time management skills
- Punctuality and reliability
- Ability to work and adapt under pressure
- Interest in health and wellness
- Ability to follow Workplace Safety requirements
- Good knowledge of Melbourne roads
You must also be 25 years old or over (for insurance purposes).
A BIT ABOUT US
Organic Angels is Melbourne’s leading online organic retailer. Established in 2006, our family business maintains an enthusiastic and dedicated attitude, forging a positive path for the future of the organic industry and home delivery. We’re passionate about providing an excellent service to our customers, where fresh quality organic produce is packed and delivered in a professional and timely manner and we have the customer reviews to back it up.
We are firm believers that success in business is built on a foundation of strong and sustainable partnerships with all stakeholders, including a positive employee culture. We ‘re a company committed to growth and innovation and being a business that makes a positive impact environmentally and socially.
As a certified organic retailer with the Australian Certified Organic, integrity in our product, systems and processes is extremely important. We believe that organic and regenerative farming is one way we can fix our broken food system and heal our planet. We support Australian certified organic and biodynamic growers.
Once we have assessed your suitability for the role, if you are successful you will be invited for an interview.