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CredentialsMinimal; may require food handling certificationsTypically requires food safety or sanitation certificates
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High Desert - Independent Contractor Delivery Driver

My Healthy Penguin

Rancho Cucamonga, CA • On-site

Contractor

Posted yesterday

Job description

Salary: $80-250+/route

Delivering to High Desert / Up the Hill areas
Independent Contractor | Weekly Route Opportunity

Job Details


Pay
$80 - $250+ per route/day
Compensation depends on number of stops, route size, and delivery area.


Job Type
Independent Contractor
1099 / W-9


Schedule
Sunday delivery
Day shift
Consistent weekly routes available


Location
Drivers pick up pre-packed meal orders from our Rancho Cucamonga location and deliver to customer addresses in the High Desert / up-the-hill areas.


Full Job Description

My Healthy Penguin is currently looking for an independent delivery contractor or courier vendor to handle weekly meal deliveries for our up-the-hill route.

We are looking for someone who already lives in, works in, or regularly drives the High Desert / up-the-hill area and can come to our location to pick up completed customer orders using their own vehicle.

This is not an employee position. This is an independent contractor opportunity for a reliable delivery driver, courier, or delivery vendor who can complete a pre-planned route using our routing software.


Job Overview

Pick up pre-packed meal bags from our Rancho Cucamonga location and deliver directly to customer addresses provided by our team.

Routes are scheduled in advance with fixed route pay. No guessing, no waiting on tips, and no app-based bidding. Meals are bagged, organized, and ready to load when you arrive.

Drivers will use our routing software to view customer addresses, delivery notes, and route order.


Route Details

Sunday deliveries

Pickup from our Rancho Cucamonga location

Deliveries are primarily for High Desert / up-the-hill customers

Customer addresses and route details are provided

Meals are pre-packed and bagged before pickup

Route size may vary depending on customer volume


Whats Delivered

Fresh, ready-to-eat meal prep orders

Pre-packed meal bags

Customer orders organized by route


Requirements

21+ years old

Valid drivers license

Proof of auto insurance

Reliable mid-size or larger vehicle

iPhone or Android smartphone

Ability to use routing software. We will provide complimentary.

Familiarity with High Desert / up-the-hill delivery areas preferred

Must be reliable, professional, and communicative

Prior delivery, courier, food delivery, or route experience preferred


Independent Contractor Details

This is an independent contractor opportunity.

Contractor must provide a completed W-9.

Contractor uses their own vehicle.

Contractor is responsible for their own fuel, insurance, maintenance, expenses, and taxes.

Payment is made by check.

This is not an employee position.


Pay

$80 - $250+ per route/day

Final compensation depends on route size, number of stops, and delivery area.


Apply Today

Please reply with:

Your name or business name

Where you are located

Type of vehicle

Delivery or courier experience

Sunday availability

Whether you are familiar with the High Desert / up-the-hill areas

Confirmation that you have a valid drivers license and auto insurance


Job Type: Part-time, Independent Contractor

Pay: $80.00 - $250.00+ per route/day


Schedule:
Sunday
Day shift


Experience:
Delivery or courier experience preferred


Work Location:
Pickup in Rancho Cucamonga, deliveries in surrounding up-the-hill areas