Class A Full Time Class A Driver Job
Organically Grown Company is seeking full time Class A Drivers to be based out of its Portland, OR location. This position is primarily responsible for delivering customer orders in good condition while representing OGC in a positive, professional manner at all times. The position is also responsible for performing driving and non-trip duties to meet the Company's goals for safety, customer service, efficiency, and accuracy.
This position includes a $2000 sign-on bonus with an additional $2000 bonus after one year of employment.
Founded in 1978, employee and grower-owned Organically Grown Company (OGC) is the largest organic produce distributor in the Pacific Northwest. From locations in Oregon and Washington, OGC works with more than 300 growers and vendors to market and distribute produce to over 500 retail, wholesale and restaurant customers throughout the greater Pacific Northwest and beyond.
OGC's trademarked LADYBUG brand represents more than 30 Northwest, family-owned, organic and Salmon-Safe certified farms and is sold in markets across the United States and Canada. OGC has been recognized as a leader in sustainable business practices including sourcing 100% renewable energy in facilities, operating their own Clean Air certified truck fleet, support for fair trade and charitable giving. Their mission is "Promoting health through organic agriculture as a leading sustainable organization." www.organicgrown.com
Responsibilities:
• Represents OGC in a positive, professional manner at all times. Informs buyers, sales and/or operations of customer complaints, feedback and praise. Answers customer questions about OGC products and services, or refers customer to appropriate staff as needed. Follows through on customer service.
• Delivers OGC product following an assigned route schedule. Communicates changes in expected delivery times to OGC customers and staff as necessary. Verifies product to invoice, completes required documentation, and obtains customer signature to ensure accurate delivery. Completes and documents pallet exchange process. May collect payments for product delivered.
• All routes have electric pallet jacks and liftgates. Minimal hand trucking required.
• Checks product and paperwork to ensure accuracy of pickup and delivery. Conducts damage and quality checks. Communicates any quality problems to appropriate staff as needed.
• Completes required (DVIR) Daily Vehicle Inspection Report. Maintain accurate timecard entries in time keeping accountability systems, including taking appropriate rest periods.
• Reports any mechanical problems or accidents (including damaged equipment) to Transportation Supervisor. Ensures any equipment used for leading/unloading is returned to appropriate location.
• Delivers and picks up trucks for repairs and service as needed.
• Attend department and all staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as requested.
Qualifications:
• Valid Class A Oregon Commercial Driver's License required.
• Basic math skills required.
• Position typically requires a High School diploma, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of related commercial driving experience.
• Should have an understanding of cold chain custody, perishability/fragility in handling, quality (e.g. convey info back to acct reps), product line, seasons, customer service and retail landscape.
• Additional warehouse experience and a knowledge of produce varieties preferred.
• Previous work experience in a perishable products industry preferred.
• Experience with workplace longevity, working a required schedule, showing up consistently and on time.
• Must have the ability to learn and use a variety of computer software programs.
Benefits include:
Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
Alternative Care
Flex Spending
Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
EAP
401K
Generous PTO Plan
Employee Discounts
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Organically Grown Company is employee & grower owned)
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and application (application can be downloaded from www.organicgrown.com ) and a copy of your MVR record to apply@organicgrown. com or fax to 503-214-8116 Attn: Human Resources.
Thank you for your interest in Organically Grown Company.
Organically Grown Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $20 - $21.50/hr. BOE. We also offer a sign on bonus of $2,000.00 at hire and $2,000.00 after a year of employment.
Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
Alternative Care
Flex Spending
Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
EAP
401K
Generous PTO Plan
Employee Discounts
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Organically Grown Company is employee & grower owned)
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Person to Contact about this CDL Job: Josie Seid
Organically Grown Phone Number: 503-907-3600
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Full CDL Job Information
Question | Answer |
Company Name | Organically Grown |
Class of CDL | Class A |
Job Position/Title | Full Time Class A Driver |
Type of Route | Local |
# of seats to fill | 5 |
Person to Contact about this Job Profile | Josie Seid |
How to Apply | Create a Driver s Account to Apply |
City | Portland |
State | OREGON |
Minimum Years of Experience Required | 2-5 yrs |
Does the driver need to have a Hazardous Materials Endorsement? | No |
Does the driver need to have a Tank Endorsement? | No |
Does the driver need to have a Doubles/Triples Endorsement? | No |
Does the driver need to have a Passenger Endorsement? | No |
Felonies? | Never |
Dui? | Never |
Traffic tickets allowed in the last 3 years? | 2 |
Any at fault accidents allowed in the last 3 years? | Yes |
Do you require a company provided DOT physical? | No |
What does the job pay? | $20 - $21.50/hr. BOE. We also offer a sign on bonus of $2,000.00 at hire and $2,000.00 after a year of employment. |
Please describe any benefits you offer (Very important so we can help you find the right candidate) | Medical Prescription Dental Vision Alternative Care Flex Spending Life Insurance Short & Long Term Disability EAP 401K Generous PTO Plan Employee Discounts Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Organically Grown Company is employee & grower owned) |
Please describe the job in detail | Organically Grown Company is seeking full time Class A Drivers to be based out of its Portland, OR location. This position is primarily responsible for delivering customer orders in good condition while representing OGC in a positive, professional manner at all times. The position is also responsible for performing driving and non-trip duties to meet the Company's goals for safety, customer service, efficiency, and accuracy. This position includes a $2000 sign-on bonus with an additional $2000 bonus after one year of employment. Founded in 1978, employee and grower-owned Organically Grown Company (OGC) is the largest organic produce distributor in the Pacific Northwest. From locations in Oregon and Washington, OGC works with more than 300 growers and vendors to market and distribute produce to over 500 retail, wholesale and restaurant customers throughout the greater Pacific Northwest and beyond. OGC's trademarked LADYBUG brand represents more than 30 Northwest, family-owned, organic and Salmon-Safe certified farms and is sold in markets across the United States and Canada. OGC has been recognized as a leader in sustainable business practices including sourcing 100% renewable energy in facilities, operating their own Clean Air certified truck fleet, support for fair trade and charitable giving. Their mission is "Promoting health through organic agriculture as a leading sustainable organization." www.organicgrown.com
Responsibilities: Qualifications: Benefits include: To apply for this position, please submit your resume and application (application can be downloaded from www.organicgrown.com ) and a copy of your MVR record to apply@organicgrown. com or fax to 503-214-8116 Attn: Human Resources. Thank you for your interest in Organically Grown Company. Organically Grown Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
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