Route Delivery Driver

Route Delivery Driver (Specialty Coffee Distribution)

Location: Based out of Brookfield, CT (Routes span across Connecticut)

Schedule: Part-Time (2–3 days a week)

Company: Candlewood Coffee

Website: candlewoodcoffee.com

About Us:

Candlewood Coffee is a premier, family-owned artisanal coffee roaster based in Brookfield, Connecticut. For over 15 years, we have been dedicated to sourcing, roasting, and supplying the finest 100% Arabica coffee beans to businesses, offices, and retail partners throughout Connecticut and the greater New England area. We strive hard in providing excellence in our craft, our community, and our reliable service—and we are looking for a dependable Delivery Driver to help keep our local routes running smoothly.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an energetic, organized, and customer-focused Part-Time Route Delivery Driver to manage scheduled deliveries of freshly roasted coffee beans, single-serve pods, and related supplies to our wholesale and commercial clients across Connecticut.

Working 2 to 3 days per week, this role is ideal for someone looking for a flexible yet consistent part-time schedule with a growing, local brand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Route Delivery: Safely load, transport, and deliver wholesale coffee orders and supplies to commercial clients, cafes, and retail locations across various Connecticut routes.
• Client Relations: Act as a friendly, professional ambassador for Candlewood Coffee when interacting with business owners and managers upon delivery.
• Order Accuracy: Verify shipping invoices against loaded inventory and delivered items to ensure absolute accuracy.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Perform routine pre- and post-trip safety checks on company delivery vehicles and maintain a clean, organized cargo space.
• Timeliness: Manage route schedules efficiently to ensure all deliveries are made on time.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License: Clean driving record with a valid CT driver’s license (Commercial Driver’s License / CDL is not required).
• Experience: Previous delivery driving, courier, or route sales experience is a plus, but a great attitude and reliability are our top priorities.
• Physical Reliability: Ability to lift and carry heavy items (bags of coffee beans/cases weighing up to 50 lbs) and safely handle repetitive loading/unloading.
• Time Management: Strong organizational skills and the ability to navigate efficiently across Connecticut roads.
• Professional Demeanor: Dependable, punctual, and possesses strong customer service skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay.
• A flexible part-time schedule (2–3 fixed days a week).
• Employee discounts on our fresh-roasted artisan coffees and specialty goods.
• A supportive, family-owned local work environment.

How to Apply:

If you love great coffee and want to join a trusted local roastery, we want to hear from you!

Please send your resume or a brief overview of your driving/work history to us via our website at candlewoodcoffee.com or reach out directly to our Brookfield headquarters.

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week

Work Location: In person