GrowNYC is hiring: Wholesale Delivery Driver in New York

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Position Summary

The Wholesale Delivery Driver is part of a driver team responsible for providing efficient and safe delivery of produce by the case or pallet to clients within NYC (5 Boroughs). This role provides professional customer service while ensuring timely and accurate deliveries. Drivers may also act as a driver helper when necessary. This position reports directly to the Outbound Logistics Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, friendly customer service at every delivery stop, building positive relationships with clients and all other incumbents in every interaction.
• Operate equipment including hand trucks, pallet jacks (for loads up to 2,000 lbs), electric pallet jacks, and forklifts as needed.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors to promptly address urgent matters such as lateness, equipment issues, damaged or missing product, and customer concerns.
• Follow delivery driving routes and time schedules while abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License).
• One-year commercial truck driving experience.
• Familiarity with and driving knowledge of NYC streets.
• Strong customer service skills and professional demeanor.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work early mornings and weekends.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry boxes weighing up to 50 lbs repeatedly throughout shift.
• Unload individual boxes from pallets or delivery vans for smaller orders, requiring frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Maneuver fully loaded pallets (weighing up to 2,000 lbs) using manual pallet jacks, requiring significant physical effort to pivot, turn, and position pallets in tight spaces.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions including rain, snow, heat, and cold.

Schedule

Shift assignments may occur any day between Monday-Saturday. Early AM shift start times typically between 4:30AM - 6:30AM. Shift end times vary according to route. Average 35-40 hours per week.

Compensation

This is a non-exempt full-time position. It pays $24-$27 per hour and includes statutory benefits. This position is union eligible.

Location

Hunts Point Food Hub (routes service all five boroughs).

Application Process

Qualified candidates for the Wholesale Delivery Driver position should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis. Due to the volume of employment applications received, GrowNYC is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate. No phone calls or recruiters or recruiting agencies, please.

Application deadline October 29 2025.

Contact

GrowNYC
P.O. Box 2327
New York, NY 10272
212-788-7900
For additional information, please see our website: grownyc.org

EEO Statement

GrowNYC is an Aff… Employer and hires without regard to race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or physical disability.