Walden Local Meat Co.
Job Title: Seasonal South Driver - Shelton, CT
Location:
Shelton, CT
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 5:30am departure time
Employment Type:
Full Time, Seasonal through January 9, 2026
Hours:
30-45 hours per week (will start around 30 and increase to 40-45 as our seasonal deliveries increase in frequency and volume around Thanksgiving/Christmas)
Pay: $21.50 per hour
Walden is New England and New York's leading brand of sustainable, raised meat. Being a Certified B Corp on a mission to change the meat industry by displacing industrial, factory-farmed meat and seafood with sustainable and ethical alternatives, raised (and caught) locally and humanely by small, independent farmers and fishers. We connect families with farmers by distributing our delicious products directly to thousands of member households, through wholesale channels, and in select local retail locations. Our mission is to support healthier animals, people, and communities. Our team believes in simplicity, doing the right thing for our members, and that the little things matter.
What You'll Do
Safely drive a 14-foot delivery van in urban, suburban and rural areas in all weather across Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York including Manhattan
Assist with loading and unloading your delivery van
Respectfully deliver monthly meat subscription shares to our members' homes, paying close attention to delivery instructions
Collect prior month's delivery bags, re-fold and return them to the warehouse for re-use
Answer basic customer service inquiries from Walden Local members during their home delivery
Complete pre-departure and end-of-route paperwork regarding your route and the condition of your delivery vehicle to ensure any maintenance needs are documented for the Maintenance team
Maintain the overall cleanliness of your delivery van by removing personal items, cleaning out any trash and promptly cleaning up any food or beverage spills promptly each day
Coordinate on the fly delivery adjustments with our Member Experience team to ensure each member's monthly delivery goes smoothly
Pitch in with miscellaneous warehouse tasks as needed on scheduled non-delivery days
What You'll Bring
Passion for our mission to support local and sustainable food and agriculture
Home delivery, commercial driving or Lyft/Uber/Instacart/etc. experience
Valid Driver's License
A clean driving record for at least the past 3 years
Ability to lift and carry 5-35 pounds while walking and climbing up and down stairs
Comfort with driving and working in varying weather conditions
A track record of excellent work attendance
Willingness to get hands dirty and jump in to do whatever needs to get done
Bonus points if you have...
Food or agriculture industry experience
Delivery or commercial driving experience
Don't check all the boxes? Don't worry! We know that there is no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. Walden Local is committed to building a team that brings passion for our mission and a diverse set of experiences and opinions. Feel welcomed to bring your whole and authentic self and please apply if this is a role you feel passionately about! We read cover letters and encourage you to submit one that highlights your unique experience and interest in this role.
What We Offer
Health & Wellness: Paid Sick Days
The Fun Stuff (starts from your first day): up to 5 lbs of free meat weekly, 25% off up to 2 Walden monthly meat subscription memberships, 25% discount at our Boston butcher shop
When You Join Walden...
You'll be Making Local Work - contributing to a mission-driven startup committed to reinvigorating local agricultural economies, in support of healthier communities, animals and soil. Walden is New England and New York's leading brand of sustainable, pastured, raised meat, connecting families with farmers by distributing directly to thousands of households across the Northeast. We believe in simplicity, doing ridiculous things for our members, and that the little things matter. We're building a diverse team that shares these passions. If you're inspired by ambitious missions and working hard to solve complicated problems, we'd love to meet you!
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Differences make us better.
Walden Local runs a criminal background check for all employees hired to work for the company.
Location:
Shelton, CT
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 5:30am departure time
Employment Type:
Full Time, Seasonal through January 9, 2026
Hours:
30-45 hours per week (will start around 30 and increase to 40-45 as our seasonal deliveries increase in frequency and volume around Thanksgiving/Christmas)
Pay: $21.50 per hour
Walden is New England and New York's leading brand of sustainable, raised meat. Being a Certified B Corp on a mission to change the meat industry by displacing industrial, factory-farmed meat and seafood with sustainable and ethical alternatives, raised (and caught) locally and humanely by small, independent farmers and fishers. We connect families with farmers by distributing our delicious products directly to thousands of member households, through wholesale channels, and in select local retail locations. Our mission is to support healthier animals, people, and communities. Our team believes in simplicity, doing the right thing for our members, and that the little things matter.
What You'll Do
Safely drive a 14-foot delivery van in urban, suburban and rural areas in all weather across Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York including Manhattan
Assist with loading and unloading your delivery van
Respectfully deliver monthly meat subscription shares to our members' homes, paying close attention to delivery instructions
Collect prior month's delivery bags, re-fold and return them to the warehouse for re-use
Answer basic customer service inquiries from Walden Local members during their home delivery
Complete pre-departure and end-of-route paperwork regarding your route and the condition of your delivery vehicle to ensure any maintenance needs are documented for the Maintenance team
Maintain the overall cleanliness of your delivery van by removing personal items, cleaning out any trash and promptly cleaning up any food or beverage spills promptly each day
Coordinate on the fly delivery adjustments with our Member Experience team to ensure each member's monthly delivery goes smoothly
Pitch in with miscellaneous warehouse tasks as needed on scheduled non-delivery days
What You'll Bring
Passion for our mission to support local and sustainable food and agriculture
Home delivery, commercial driving or Lyft/Uber/Instacart/etc. experience
Valid Driver's License
A clean driving record for at least the past 3 years
Ability to lift and carry 5-35 pounds while walking and climbing up and down stairs
Comfort with driving and working in varying weather conditions
A track record of excellent work attendance
Willingness to get hands dirty and jump in to do whatever needs to get done
Bonus points if you have...
Food or agriculture industry experience
Delivery or commercial driving experience
Don't check all the boxes? Don't worry! We know that there is no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. Walden Local is committed to building a team that brings passion for our mission and a diverse set of experiences and opinions. Feel welcomed to bring your whole and authentic self and please apply if this is a role you feel passionately about! We read cover letters and encourage you to submit one that highlights your unique experience and interest in this role.
What We Offer
Health & Wellness: Paid Sick Days
The Fun Stuff (starts from your first day): up to 5 lbs of free meat weekly, 25% off up to 2 Walden monthly meat subscription memberships, 25% discount at our Boston butcher shop
When You Join Walden...
You'll be Making Local Work - contributing to a mission-driven startup committed to reinvigorating local agricultural economies, in support of healthier communities, animals and soil. Walden is New England and New York's leading brand of sustainable, pastured, raised meat, connecting families with farmers by distributing directly to thousands of households across the Northeast. We believe in simplicity, doing ridiculous things for our members, and that the little things matter. We're building a diverse team that shares these passions. If you're inspired by ambitious missions and working hard to solve complicated problems, we'd love to meet you!
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Differences make us better.
Walden Local runs a criminal background check for all employees hired to work for the company.