Vijay Home Foods is seeking a dependable and professional Delivery Truck Driver in Edison, NJ. This role involves transporting refrigerated and frozen products to grocery stores, restaurants, customers and distributors within the Tri-state area and New England region (including 1 overnight route). The ideal candidate will prioritize safety, punctuality, and customer service while handling perishable products with care.
Key Responsibilities: Delivery & Route Operations
- Safely operate a commercial delivery truck (box truck) in compliance with all traffic laws and DOT regulations.
- Deliver refrigerated food products on scheduled B2B routes, including overnight trips
- Load and unload deliveries using pallet jacks or hand trucks.
- Verify delivery accuracy, obtain proof of delivery (signatures where applicable), and handle occasional invoices, collections or payments.
- Maintain delivery records and communicate delays, issues, or discrepancies to dispatch or supervisors.
- Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Provide courteous, professional service and represent the Vijay Home Foods brand to customers.
- Support warehouse tasks when needed, including inventory handling and order prep.
- Pickup, load and unload damaged goods, and customer returns, and complete necessary paperwork
- Maintain sanitary conditions in the truck and assist with maintaining sanitary conditions in the warehouse and yard.
- Perform other tasks as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements
No CDL required
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Valid Work Authorization Required.
- Must have valid DOT medical or must qualify to acquire one.
- Clean driving record and commitment to road safety. Trucks have dual facing dashcam (Road and Cabin)
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle frequent loading/unloading.
- Prior B2B route delivery experience preferred, especially in the Northeast region.
- Strong time management, organization, and customer service skills.
- Comfortable using GPS and delivery tracking apps.
- Willingness to travel overnight as needed (typically 1–2 nights/week).
- Must be punctual, reliable, and adaptable to changing delivery schedules or weather conditions
- Must be able to work a varied schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays
Benefits
- Hourly pay
- Overnight allowance
- Flexible work hours
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Work Location: In person