Delivery Associate Jobs in Villa Ridge, MO (NOW HIRING)

fit-flavors is the gold standard for healthy, convenient, and crave-worthy meals. We prepare and package over 15,000 meals per week in our production facility and distribute them throughout the St. Louis area, to both our storefront locations and direct-to-customer homes. We are a faith-driven organization, deeply rooted in Christian values, guiding our mission with integrity, purpose, and service.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for team members who embody our mission, deliver exceptional service, and create meaningful connections with each and every customer.

Department Description

The Distribution Department plays a vital role in ensuring the seamless flow of meals from our facility to the customer. Once the meals are packaged, they are stored in our walk-in coolers, strategically organized for distribution to storefronts, businesses, and home deliveries. This crucial process is facilitated by our fleet of large, temperature-controlled trucks, ensuring that each meal arrives at its destination in perfect condition, ready to be enjoyed by our customers.

Position Summary

We are seeking a methodical, detail-oriented, self-starter to join our fit-flavors Distribution team! Distribution Associates work independently and collaboratively with fellow team members, frequently interacting with the packaging, kitchen, and store teams. Strong written and verbal communication is essential, and associates are expected to provide exceptional customer service during home deliveries.

Additional Requirements:

• Speak and write English fluently
• Maintain a clean driving record (must be insurable by company vehicle insurance)

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and deliver store and home orders efficiently and accurately
• Load and unload delivery vehicles, maintaining organized routes
• Transfer materials between stores and production as needed
• Pickup and return snacks, supplies, and recycled materials
• Pull meals and snacks for orders and verify against invoices
• Pack, organize, and label all orders accurately
• Print, organize, and label daily invoices
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, refuel, and report maintenance issues
• Pick up supplies from vendors and manage department inventory
• Build delivery boxes and rotate ice packs
• Organize cooler and manage FIFO standards
• Put away newly packed meals and dispose of expired bulk items
• Count cooler inventory daily after order fulfillment
• Monitor and engage with other departments via Slack
• Communicate delivery updates, vehicle needs, and improvement opportunities to management

Results

• Accurate and timely preparation of inventory and customer orders
• On-time and professional delivery to stores and customers
• Smooth coordination with kitchen, packaging, and store teams
• Maintained cleanliness, organization, and operational efficiency of the department
• Positive feedback from customers and internal teams

Expectations

• Speak and write English fluently
• Maintain a clean driving record (must be insurable by company vehicle insurance)
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and independently manage tasks and schedules
• Commit to completing core job functions efficiently and reliably
• Show interest or background in the health/nutrition industry
• Engage in professional growth and development opportunities

Schedule

Full Time

5 AM - 3 PM

**MUST be flexible to change and pick up shifts as needed

Compensation

$19/hr

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 50+ pounds
• Able to work at a swift pace on your feet for 3-4 hours at a time
• Able to maneuver large boxes
• Able to work in refrigerated (cold) conditions for 3-4 hours at a time

Benefits Package

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K (with 4% company match)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Additional Benefits

• 50% discount off meals and 30% discount off meals for immediate family members
• 1 free shift meal

Note: Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.