Coffee Delivery Driver & Warehouse Associate Highwire Coffee Roasters - 3.0 Emeryville, CA Job Details Full-time $23 - $25 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Paid training Mileage reimbursement Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Customer communication Full Job Description Coffee Delivery Driver & Warehouse Associate $23.00-$25.00 per hour to start, with growth potential up to $28.00 per hour Full-Time | Oakland and the East Bay Highwire Coffee Roasters is looking for a reliable, friendly Coffee Delivery Driver & Warehouse Associate to keep our cafés and wholesale customers stocked and supported. This is primarily a driving position: approximately 70% of your time will be spent making local deliveries throughout Oakland and the East Bay in a company vehicle. The remaining 30% will involve pulling orders, receiving and organizing inventory, restocking products, and helping with other warehouse and operations needs. You'll be one of the people our wholesale customers and café teams see regularly, so we're looking for someone who is professional, approachable, and genuinely enjoys working with people. The right person also notices what needs to be done, solves problems as they come up, and is willing to jump in when priorities change.

Schedule:

Full-time, Monday-Friday. Occasional early-morning, evening, or weekend work may be needed. Benefits Highwire pays 70% of eligible employees' medical and vision insurance premiums Employee discount Paid training Company vehicle provided for all work-related deliveries Opportunities to build experience in coffee, delivery operations, inventory, and wholesale service What You'll Do On the Road Load and deliver coffee, tea, merchandise, and supplies to Highwire cafés, wholesale customers, vendors, and other local partners. Complete deliveries accurately, safely, and on schedule. Build positive relationships with wholesale customers and represent Highwire professionally during every delivery. Communicate promptly about delays, order issues, customer requests, or other problems that come up on the road. Pick up products and return empty totes, crates, and other materials. Keep the company vehicle clean, organized, and ready for use. At the Warehouse and in Our Cafés Pull, prepare, and double-check orders before delivery. Receive, organize, count, and restock inventory. Help maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked warehouse and retail areas. Notice inventory needs or potential shortages and communicate them before they become problems. Assist with purchase orders, special requests, and other operational needs. Look for practical ways to improve delivery, fulfillment, and inventory processes. Jump in on additional warehouse, inventory, or café-support tasks when priorities shift. What We're Looking For A valid driver's license and the ability to meet Highwire's company driving requirements Confidence operating a company vehicle and making frequent local deliveries Strong interpersonal skills and a friendly, professional approach with customers and coworkers Good judgment and the ability to solve routine problems independently A proactive mindset—you notice what needs attention and take appropriate action Strong organization and attention to order accuracy Comfort using basic technology for routing, order management, and team communication Ability to repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 pounds and remain active throughout the workday Dependable attendance and the ability to manage a daily route with limited supervision Flexibility to help with changing operational needs Previous experience in delivery driving, route delivery, warehouse operations, order fulfillment, inventory, merchandising, retail, hospitality, or customer service is helpful but not required. Candidates with related or transferable experience are encouraged to apply. Why Highwire? Highwire is an independent East Bay coffee company built around exceptional coffee, genuine hospitality, and strong neighborhood relationships. We value people who take ownership of their work, support their teammates, and care about doing things well. Post-Offer Screening Highwire may conduct job-related background screening after extending a conditional offer of employment. Screening for this position may include verification of driving eligibility and review of a motor vehicle record. Any screening will be conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. Equal Employment Opportunity Highwire Coffee Roasters is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Robert Myers and Rich Avella first met in the mid-1990s and share an approach to coffee we call \approachable excellence\. Our shops are welcoming spaces where we connect around our enthusiasm for coffee, our communities, and our love of music. Our coffees are always the freshest green coffees available in any season and we roast them along a roast spectrum that captures the range of coffee lovers' tastes from lighter, bright Single Origins, to the deeper chocolatey body-forward coffees typical of a darker roasted coffee.

Pay:

$23.00 - $25.00 / hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Health insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Paid training Mileage reimbursement Paid time off

Job Type:

fulltime

Schedule:

Weekend availability Monday to Friday Holidays 8 hour shift

Education:

No education required Work location: On-site Emeryville Roastery. 4059 Emery St, Emeryville, CA, 94608