Class A Driver

Charlie's Produce•Clackamas, OR

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Class A Driver is primarily responsible for safely and efficiently delivering produce to customers throughout the Portland Metro area. Drivers typically dispatch between 12 AM and 2 AM and are home at night. Deliveries are palletized and made to a dock or using a lift gate. Drivers check invoices, load and unload products with an electric pallet jack, provide customer service, and may issue credit memos and collect payment from COD customers. The role requires maintaining reliable, safe equipment and a cooperative, customer-focused attitude. This is a safety-sensitive position. Offers are contingent on a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen (including THC), and company road test. A $5,000 seasonal sign-on bonus is available to eligible candidates hired as full-time Class A Drivers between October 15 and November 30, subject to other eligibility criteria.

Requirements

At least one full year of verifiable experience operating a Class A vehicle for insurance purposes.
At least 23 years of age for insurance purposes.
Valid Class A CDL and medical card.
Interstate qualification, registered.
Ability to lift, push, and pull more than 50 pounds throughout the shift.
Ability to read and understand English, in accordance with DOT rules.
Satisfactory driving record.
Must pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen (including THC), and company road test.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently deliver produce to customers throughout the Portland Metro area.
Accurately check invoices during deliveries.
Load and unload product from trailers using an electric pallet jack.
Provide superior customer service while interacting with customers at each delivery.
Assist with issuing credit memos and collecting payment from COD customers.
Maintain a flexible, cooperative, team-oriented, and customer-focused attitude with colleagues.
Maintain reliable and safe equipment.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following hire.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Paid vacation.
Company holidays.
State Sick Leave benefits.
100% prepaid college tuition for employees and eligible dependents.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Career development and advancement opportunities.
$5,000 seasonal sign-on bonus for eligible hires.
Potential performance-based pay increase after 90 days and annual review with possible increase based on performance and tenure.