Description

Join an Award-Winning Wisconsin Tradition! Looking for a part-time weekend position with daytime hours? Join the Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery and help deliver our award-winning cheese to local retail locations. If you enjoy driving, working independently, and providing excellent customer service, we’d love to have you join our team.

For more than 100 years, Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery has been committed to producing exceptional cheese while investing in the success of our employees. Many of our team members have built lifelong careers here, celebrating 10, 20, and even 50 years of service.

Pay

Starting pay of $18.00 per hour
Wage increase after successful completion of 120-day probationary period
Mileage reimbursement for all business-related travel while using your personal vehicle
This position requires the use of the employee's personal vehicle for deliveries and other business-related travel. Eligible business mileage will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy.

Schedule

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Approximately 12 hours per week
Occasional flexibility may be needed based on delivery schedules

Position Summary

The Part-Time Deliver Driver is responsible for safely transporting fresh cheese curds and other business materials between Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery locations. Based out of our Menomonie Retail Store, this position plays an important role in ensuring our customers receive fresh products on time while providing outstanding service and representing the Creamery in a professional manner.

The Delivery Driver will use their personal vehicle to transport products and business-related materials between the Creamery's production facility, retail locations, and other designated delivery locations. Business-related mileage will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy.

Duties and Responsibilities

Pick up fresh cheese curds from the Ellsworth production facility and deliver them to designated retail locations in a timely and professional manner
Use a personal vehicle for business-related deliveries and travel; eligible mileage will be reimbursed according to company policy
Transport additional items as needed, including product samples, supplies, and other business-related materials
Ensure products are handled carefully and delivered in a safe, timely, and professional manner
Maintain communication with store management regarding delivery schedules and any delays or issues
Safely operate a personal vehicle for business purposes in accordance with all traffic laws and company policies
Assist with loading and unloading products and supplies as needed
Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required

Reliable personal vehicle suitable for making business-related deliveries
Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company insurance requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age
Ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with company insurance requirements
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
Ability to work a flexible schedule when pickup or delivery times vary
Dependable, punctual, and customer-service oriented
Ability to lift and carry delivery items as required
Strong communication and organizational skills
Previous delivery or driving experience is preferred but not required

Physical Demands

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout the workday
Ability to enter and exit a vehicle frequently during deliveries
Ability to work in varying weather conditions while making deliveries

Work Environment

This position is based out of the Menomonie Retail Store and requires regular travel to and from Ellsworth and other designated delivery locations. The employee will use their personal vehicle for deliveries and other business-related travel, with eligible business mileage reimbursed in accordance with company policy. The position involves working independently, operating a vehicle for extended periods, and working in varying weather and road conditions.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Drug and alcohol screening
General background check
Motor vehicle record review

About Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery

At Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, our team members are more than employees - you're family, and we want you to succeed. This culture has contributed to the longevity of our staff, whose careers at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery span 10, 20 and even 50 years. Our Menomonie, Wisconsin production facility manufacturers several varieties of small-batch artisan cheese, including our award-winning Red Rind Muenster, Wisconsin Brick and Hot Pepper Jack.

Committed to our Team, Craft & Community, Since 1910.

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site

Delivery Driver, Part-Time