Gotham Greens
Job Details
Job Location Queens - Hollis, NY
Salary Range $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Job Category Transportation
THE ROLE
Gotham Greens is seeking a passionate, driven, and hardworking individual to fill a position as a Driver. We are looking for a responsible delivery driver to distribute products promptly to our customers. You will represent our company in a professional and cost-effective manner aiming at increasing profitability and customer satisfaction. Prior experience in the natural and organic food industry is a plus but not required. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and organized individual to assume a position at a rapidly growing, innovative, disruptive company in the 21st century food system.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Assist in the delivery of company product to different addresses and through different routes Load, unload, prepare, inspect, and ensure safe delivery of company product. Ask for feedback on provided services and resolve clients complaints Collect payments, invoices, and related goods Assist in the completion of logs and reports Follow DOT regulations and safety standards Responsible for the delivery of goods following Gotham Greens Shipping Protocol Responsible for completion of shipping/delivery tickets. Responsible for cleanliness of trucks. Two shifts available, exact times/routes subject to change: M-F (4AM-12PM); transfer GG product between NYC, PVD, and BAL; M-F (11AM-7PM); mainly in Brooklyn, transferring product between NYC greenhouses, picking up and dropping from pesto storage facilities, and overflow deliveries as needed. QUALIFICATIONS Requirements:
Proven working experience as a delivery driver and comfortable driving in a variety of weather and traffic conditions. Valid professional drivers license 2-3 years of delivery driving experience Excellent organizational and time management skills Good driving record with no traffic violations Ability to operate forklifts a plus High school degree Capable of lifting 50lbs, Standing and Sitting for extended periods of time. Must pass a drug test.
Who We Are
Gotham Greens is on a mission to transform how and where fresh produce is grown. We are a pioneer in urban indoor agriculture and a leading fresh produce and food company. Through our national network of local high-tech farms, Gotham Greens delivers fresh, long-lasting, and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings and pesto dip all year round to retail, restaurant, and foodservice customers.
Today, Gotham Greens has 9 locations with 600,000+ sq. ft. of hydroponic greenhouses across six U.S. states and over 400 team members. Since its launch in 2011, Gotham Greens has grown from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., to a multi-state greenhouse operator and one of the largest hydroponic leafy green producers in North America.
Gotham Greens recently raised $87 million in new equity and debt capital, bringing our total financing to $130 million and fueling our company's next phase of growth.
Job Location Queens - Hollis, NY
Salary Range $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Job Category Transportation
THE ROLE
Gotham Greens is seeking a passionate, driven, and hardworking individual to fill a position as a Driver. We are looking for a responsible delivery driver to distribute products promptly to our customers. You will represent our company in a professional and cost-effective manner aiming at increasing profitability and customer satisfaction. Prior experience in the natural and organic food industry is a plus but not required. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and organized individual to assume a position at a rapidly growing, innovative, disruptive company in the 21st century food system.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Assist in the delivery of company product to different addresses and through different routes Load, unload, prepare, inspect, and ensure safe delivery of company product. Ask for feedback on provided services and resolve clients complaints Collect payments, invoices, and related goods Assist in the completion of logs and reports Follow DOT regulations and safety standards Responsible for the delivery of goods following Gotham Greens Shipping Protocol Responsible for completion of shipping/delivery tickets. Responsible for cleanliness of trucks. Two shifts available, exact times/routes subject to change: M-F (4AM-12PM); transfer GG product between NYC, PVD, and BAL; M-F (11AM-7PM); mainly in Brooklyn, transferring product between NYC greenhouses, picking up and dropping from pesto storage facilities, and overflow deliveries as needed. QUALIFICATIONS Requirements:
Proven working experience as a delivery driver and comfortable driving in a variety of weather and traffic conditions. Valid professional drivers license 2-3 years of delivery driving experience Excellent organizational and time management skills Good driving record with no traffic violations Ability to operate forklifts a plus High school degree Capable of lifting 50lbs, Standing and Sitting for extended periods of time. Must pass a drug test.
Who We Are
Gotham Greens is on a mission to transform how and where fresh produce is grown. We are a pioneer in urban indoor agriculture and a leading fresh produce and food company. Through our national network of local high-tech farms, Gotham Greens delivers fresh, long-lasting, and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings and pesto dip all year round to retail, restaurant, and foodservice customers.
Today, Gotham Greens has 9 locations with 600,000+ sq. ft. of hydroponic greenhouses across six U.S. states and over 400 team members. Since its launch in 2011, Gotham Greens has grown from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., to a multi-state greenhouse operator and one of the largest hydroponic leafy green producers in North America.
Gotham Greens recently raised $87 million in new equity and debt capital, bringing our total financing to $130 million and fueling our company's next phase of growth.