Direct Store Delivery Team Member & Driver

~Full-Time Position~

Based in Eastern Massachusetts or Rhode Island

Equal Exchange is a fair trade organization and coffee roaster headquartered in West Bridgewater, MA. Founded in 1986, our mission is to create more fair trade relationships between farmers and consumers.

Job Description

  • Full-time, exempt position on the worker-owner track

  • Hours: 40-45 hours per week

  • Salary Range: $21.63/hr - $24.03/hr ($45,000 - $50,000 annual equivalent), depending on experience

  • Benefits: Health/dental/vision insurance coverage, vacations, holidays, sick days, eligibility for worker ownership

  • Department: Sales

  • Reports to Sales Manager or similar

  • Responsible for: Delivering and merchandising Equal Exchange products at Market Basket stores around New England. Negotiating with store staff as relevant.

Qualifications

  • An interest in the mission of Equal Exchange

  • Experience with or interest in working for a cooperative organization preferred

  • Ability to communicate well with customers, team members, and staff

  • Ability to problem-solve

  • Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities

  • Ability to work independently

  • Driver’s license

  • Access to a vehicle for delivery purposes with mileage reimbursement

  • Ability to lift 40 lbs

Responsibilities

  • Store and transport Equal Exchange products in a clean vehicle

  • Organize safe, timely delivery routes

  • Deliver and merchandise Equal Exchange products at Market Basket locations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire

  • Inventory management/ FIFO (first in, first out)

  • Oversee and document Equal Exchange display maintenance (sale tags, etc.)

  • Process order paperwork

  • Maintain customer relationships and provide a high level of customer service to Market Basket accounts

  • Follow safety guidelines in store

  • Check in with supervisor and attend occasional team meetings

  • Participate in inventory audits

  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Personnel & Worker Ownership/Fair Trade Development

  • Participate in staff, team, department, and educational (Exchange Time) meetings.

  • Understand our producer partners, trading policies, and the Fair Trade movement.

  • Understand and participate effectively in our worker cooperative model.

To Apply

To express interest, send your cover letter and resume to apply@equalexchange.coop