Distribution Associate

East Providence, RI

We are looking for a Distribution Associate to deliver our prepared menu items from our East Providence kitchen to our distribution centers across the Northeast. The main duties of this role include operating a 16-foot or 26-foot box truck and maintaining adherence to standard operating procedures for loading and unloading product for the delivery of food to our fulfillment centers.

This is an overnight position. There will be a 2-4 week training period with a schedule of: Sunday-Wednesday 1am-11am. Once fully trained, the schedule will be Saturday-Tuesday 8pm-6am

What is Feast & Fettle?

What began as a private chef’s business in 2016 has blossomed over the years into the Northeast’s leading premium, fully-prepared meal delivery service. And each day at Feast & Fettle, we pour love and care into preparing, packing, and personally delivering weekly menu items to our cherished Member base across the Northeast. Our mission is both simple and expansive: to nourish everyday life. This speaks to the quality of our food, our community engagement, and how our service gives Members the space needed to devote more energy to what matters most in their lives.

We believe accomplishing this mission begins with nourishing the lives of our employees. Among our benefits, all F&F employees enjoy a free meal plan, wellness and education stipends. We are committed to fostering a positive and empowering environment in which everyone brings their best selves to work, contributing to the continuous betterment of the company. And it’s our culture that really sets us apart from other organizations in the food & hospitality industry. Through reducing barriers folks may be showing up with, we work to provide meaningful growth opportunities for all.

By joining us at F&F, you become part of a transparent cross-department team centering joy and ambition—on an exciting growth trajectory which we engage with mindfulness and care. We grow in service of sustainable profitability, mutual support, and thorough maintenance of the superior quality our Members expect.

What will a Distribution Associate do? 

The core responsibilities of this position are to deliver product and assist with loading and unloading deliveries of prepared menu items from the Commissary kitchen to Fulfillment Centers across our service area in the Northeast, as well as assembling orders on delivery days.

 

  • Confidently and safely operate box truck sized 16 ft and larger for routes across New England

  • Work directly with the Distribution Supervisors and Operations Managers to ensure processes are followed; approach each day with new ideas for how to make systems work smoothly and efficiently.

  • Pick & pack products and dry good items according to order specifications

  • Ensure product is securely stored for transport to delivery locations

  • Assist with storing goods

  • Be able to be flexible, covering other routes or roles and responsibilities where needed, help pack and label food, assist on delivery routes, condense and ensure the warehouse is kept clean and in an orderly fashion.

What does a strong applicant for this position have?

  • At least 21 years of age with a safe driving record

  • Have or able to obtain DOT Medical Card

  • Experience operating commercial vehicles; this position requires operating a 26 foot box truck

  • Care for presentation and quality of product

  • Consistently meet delivery deadlines and ensure timely arrivals at all destinations

  • A sense of ownership and pride over your workspace with care 

  • Ability to manage tasks and make decisions with minimal supervision

  • A rigorous attention to detail, quality, and safety standards

  • Eagerness to learn and grow 

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills 

  • Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. Multiple times/day

  • Must have reliable personal transportation

  • Capable of managing the physical and mental demands of long hours on the road while maintaining focus and performance

  • Desire to contribute positively to your coworkers and to the company

    • Ability to listen and communicate effectively

    • Very strong work ethic and enthusiastic attitude

    • Tech savvy is a major plus! We like to integrate tech into all aspects of the business

    • Positive attitude; we believe a negative attitude inhibits everything about what we are trying to accomplish as a team.

What you get: 

  • $22/hour

  • Consistent Weekly Schedule: 

  • 2-4 Week Training: Sunday-Wednesday 1am-11am 

  • Work Schedule: Saturday-Tuesday 8pm-6am

Competitive benefit package including:

  • Health Benefits 

    • Feast & Fettle covers 70 percent of the premium for the medical, dental, vision coverage we offer to full time team members

  • Long term disability and life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Free F&F weekly meal plan membership ($160 weekly value)

  • 401K

  • Wellness Reimbursement

  • Education Reimbursement

  • Paid Parental Leave