Fleet Team Driver

Vegetable and Butcher is a food startup making healthy eating remarkably simple by delivering fresh, flavorful, locally prepared meals right to your doorstep. We’re on a mission to help people [re]establish a more meaningful relationship with food — and to help save the planet while we’re at it. Our meals come in compostable containers and are delivered in reusable cooler bags with reusable ice packs.

As an independent contractor on our Fleet Team, you’ll play a key role in our last-mile delivery process, ensuring customers receive their meals on time and with care. We're looking for dependable driver-partners who align with our values, are detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details
•    Contract Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
•    Location: Pickup in Upper Marlboro, MD ;  deliveries within MARYLAND and VIRGINIA AREA
•    Hours:
     o    Shift: 2:00 AM – 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
     o    Days: Monday and Wednesday, with Fridays as a possible additional shift. 

Role Responsibilities: 

•    Pick up prepared bags from our Upper Marlboro, MD location.
•    Load your vehicle in an organized and efficient manner.
•    Follow a designated route using a smartphone app, deliver bags to customers’ doorsteps, and report delivery statuses.
•    Collect return bags from customers and return them to the pickup location.
•    Assist with basic organization and logistics at the warehouse if needed.

Requirements: 

•    Must own a reliable vehicle and smartphone.
•    Prior experience with small parcel delivery (e.g., UPS, FedEx, Amazon, DHL) is a plus.
•    Valid driver’s license (CDL not required).
•    Proof of the following insurance coverages:
     o    Auto insurance
     o    General liability insurance
     o    Workers’ compensation insurance
•    Clean driving record and ability to pass a background check.
•    Proficient with GPS navigation apps and digital communication.
•    Excellent attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction.
•    Shares our mission-driven and sustainability-focused values.
•    Available for early morning shifts on Monday and Wednesday; Fridays may be added in the future.
•    Comfortable driving in all weather conditions.

Diversity and inclusion are essential values at Vegetable and Butcher. We know we will do our best and most impactful work when we feel we're represented, and we belong. We're proud to actively recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.