CDL Delivery Driver

Hummingbird Wholesale•Eugene, OR

11d•$28 - $33

About The Position

Hummingbird Wholesale is a small, family- and employee-owned company that distributes organic food throughout the Pacific Northwest and northern California. The CDL Delivery Driver is responsible for timely, accurate product deliveries by truck and for providing friendly, attentive customer service. The role requires compliance with DOT, company, food-safety, and workplace-safety requirements, and involves collaboration with customers, the Logistics Team, Warehouse teams, and Customer Service to resolve delivery concerns and improve route efficiency and safety. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and requires being away from home overnight 2–3 nights per week. The wage range includes a $146.67-per-week per diem while on duty. Work may involve commercial food-production and warehouse environments, repeated exposure to major food allergens, and driving alone for many hours. Travel to vendors, customers, trade shows, conferences, or industry events may be required during the year. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement.
Valid Medical Card.
At least 2 years of commercial delivery experience.
Previous experience in a role that regularly interfaces directly with customers.
Proficient, safe driving and a clean driving record.
Ability to remain calm and flexible in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to provide excellent customer service by anticipating customer needs, listening, and communicating effectively.
Ability to read maps, use GPS systems, and plan routes efficiently.
Ability to maintain a consistent and prompt schedule.
Basic mechanical knowledge, including ability to diagnose issues and perform inspections.
Detail-oriented and well organized.
Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Basic math and computer skills.
Ability to see and hear, with close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to move frequently; stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, reach, climb, and sit; and regularly lift or move up to 60 pounds repetitively.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
Ability to push and pull pallets weighing up to 2,500 pounds using an electric pallet jack when needed.
Ability to use electric and manual pallet jacks and safely move pallets on and off a truck lift gate.
Ability to comply with CDL driver regulations, including pre-employment drug screening, participation in random drug and alcohol screening, and reporting for selected screenings by the deadline.
Ability to work in commercial food-production and warehouse environments and comply with applicable safety rules; the role entails frequent exposure to major food allergens, including wheat, tree nuts, dairy, and soybeans.
Ability to drive alone for many hours and be away from home overnight 2–3 nights per week.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the delivery area, or ability to learn it quickly.
Experience with route scheduling or fleet management.
Personal or professional experience in the natural foods industry.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a Class B commercial vehicle in compliance with DOT regulations and applicable company and government policies.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and follow company, governmental, and regulatory policies and guidelines.
Support a strong safety culture by working and driving safely and supporting coworkers’ safety.
Maintain equipment and supplies and promptly report maintenance needs to the Logistics Manager.
Double-check loads and paperwork, secure deliveries, and minimize losses.
Meet scheduled delivery windows and maintain a reliable, professional delivery schedule.
Provide constructive feedback to Logistics and Warehouse teams to improve efficiency and customer service.
Complete required paperwork, collect payments, and accurately manage returnable deposit containers.
Provide attentive customer service and address delivery concerns proactively.
Identify sales opportunities and store issues and report them to Customer Service and/or the Logistics Manager.
Use company systems in compliance with established procedures, including workplace and food-safety policies.
Follow the applicable Food Safety Plan and uphold food-safety standards.
Communicate professionally and courteously in person, by phone, and by email.
Participate in department meetings, trainings, and company-sponsored Lean and Kaizen training; apply those principles to reduce waste and improve customer outcomes.
Support company sustainability initiatives, complete sustainability training, and participate in waste-stream reduction and proper waste sorting.
Build long-term, mutually rewarding relationships with coworkers, customers, vendors, and the community.
Contribute to company goals and profits consistent with the company’s mission and principles; maintain respectful behavior, attendance, punctuality, and personal and professional development.