Farm & Ag Delivery Driver

Description

Objective: This isn't a job for someone who just wants to drive a truck. It's a job for someone who takes pride in every lift, every load, and every last impression at the customer's door.

Mackey's has been Connecticut's trusted, family-owned farm and home supply store for over 55 years. Our mission is to be the most TRUSTED and RELIABLE retail service — and for many of our customers, the Delivery Driver is the only Mackey's employee they'll ever meet face-to-face.

We'll be direct: this is physical work behind the wheel — lifting feed bags, hay bales, soil, and bulky goods, stop after stop, in all kinds of weather. What separates a great Mackey's driver isn't just the ability to lift and drive. It's showing up on time, treating every customer's property with care, and representing our name well when no manager is riding along. Those qualities are rarer than a clean driving record.

If you are someone who takes genuine pride in physical work, drives with discipline, and treats every doorstep like it's the only delivery that matters — we want to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Safely deliver Mackey's products to customers — on time, in proper condition, and with genuine care

• Load, secure, and transport agricultural supplies, pet products, soil, bales of hay, and bulky goods

• Lift and carry heavy and awkward items at every stop, all shift, every shift

• Represent Mackey's professionally at every stop — dependable, kind, and solutions-oriented

• Communicate proactively with the team about delivery status and any customer needs

• Handle and store merchandise to protect product integrity and customer safety

• Support warehouse and store operations as needed between deliveries

Who Thrives Here

Before applying, be honest with yourself about whether this description fits you:

• You don't just tolerate lifting and loading all day — you'd rather be moving than sitting behind a desk

• You take as much pride in how a delivery looks and feels to the customer as in getting it there on time

• You show up on time and ready to drive, without needing to be reminded

• When something goes wrong on a route, you say so — you don't cover it up or pass the blame

• You treat every customer — even the ones you'll only meet once — with the same respect as a lifelong regular

• You understand that a family-owned business depends on your reliability in a way that a large corporation does not

Who Won't Be a Fit

We'd rather be clear now than waste your time:

• If you're looking for a job where no one notices whether you cut corners, this isn't it — you're on your own at every stop

• If physical work sounds appealing right now but has worn you down before, reconsider — the lifting is constant, stop after stop

• If being the face of the company with no manager riding along isn't for you, that's okay — but this probably isn't your place

Why Work at Mackey's

• A job where what you do genuinely matters — for many customers, you're the only face of Mackey's they'll ever see

• A close-knit, family-owned team where you're known and valued as an individual

• Consistent hours with full-time and part-time options

• Opportunity to grow as Mackey's continues to expand

Requirements

Required

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

• Genuine physical capability and stamina — regularly lifting up to 60 lbs, including bulky and awkward items, stop after stop

• Dependability — the team and our customers count on you showing up ready, every day

• Professional demeanor — you represent Mackey's well at every stop, with no one supervising you in the moment

• Genuine customer service mindset — every delivery is a chance to earn a customer's trust

• Safe driving habits and strict commitment to all traffic laws and company vehicle policies

• Team orientation — you communicate clearly with dispatch and help others succeed

• Must be 18 years or older

Preferred

• Experience operating equipment or large vehicles

• Customer service or retail background

• Forklift experience or experience with motorized equipment/tractors

• Familiarity with agricultural products, pet supplies, or farm and home goods

Schedule & Availability

• Full-time and part-time opportunities available

• Weekday and availability required (8 a.m.–7 p.m.)

• Year-round position with peak demand in spring and during the holiday season

Pre-Employment

All candidates are subject to pre-employment screening as a standard part of the hiring process, which may include drug testing, reference verification, and a background check. A clean motor vehicle record is required.

Employment Package for Full Time opportunities

Benefits

· Health Insurance

· 401(k)

· Paid time off

Scheduling

· Full-time or part-time

· Monday to Friday

· Weekends as needed

Work Location:

Mackey’s Willimantic or Norwich Locations