Short Runner Driver

South Bend, IN

Piazza Produce offers a wide array of produce, locally sourced goods, specialty items, and more. Piazza Produce delivers to over 150 surrounding cities including those in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee, and Michigan. This allows us a large distribution network in which we are able to back haul and deliver products from producers who need help distributing their products.

Essential Functions:

  • Drive a company Sprinter van to assigned customer locations.
  • Refuel truck as needed to complete route.
  • Maintain cleanliness of the cab.
  • Use a broom to sweep dirt and debris from cargo area of truck.
  • Perform inspections of truck as required.
  • Operate pallet jack to move pallets of product as necessary to load onto a truck or reposition in warehouse.
  • Stack boxes of produce onto hand truck.
  • Wheel hand truck loaded with produce out back of truck and place location specified by customer.
  • Collect money from customers as necessary.         

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 21 years of age
  • Possess a valid driver’s license
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English to communicate verbally and written
  • Ability to follow directions and willing to learn
  • Able to work weekends, holidays, and be flexible to work overtime as needed             

Work Schedule:

  • 6 – day work week (Monday – Saturday)
  • Start Time: 7:00am until work is completed
  • 50 – 55 hours per week
  • Some mandatory Holiday work included                           

Compensation:

  • Sign-on bonus of $3,000 NET. Payments of $1,000 at 30 days, 60 days, and 90 days
  • $18.00/hour ($51,480 - $58,500/year                       

Physical Demands:

  • Stand or sit for long periods of time
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Climb (up and down) stairs and ramps with loaded two-wheel dolly                                    

Benefits:

  • Health & Welfare Benefits (medical, dental, vision, and life insurance)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Weekly Pay
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or another legally protected status.