Company Route Driver - Portland, OR

Ole Mexican Foods Inc•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ole is seeking a reliable company route driver to transport tortillas and related materials to grocery stores according to a route schedule. The driver makes product deliveries and pickups, maintains travel and work-time records, performs daily vehicle inspections, and ensures that addresses and transportation details are correct before each trip. The role includes direct-store-delivery work with chain and independent grocery stores, loading and unloading product, and merchandising. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

Requirements

Must be at least 23 years of age.
Valid driver’s license.
Clean driving record.
Sound knowledge of road safety regulations.
Working knowledge of local roads and routes.
Ability to use maps, GPS systems, and car manuals.
Effective communication skills.
Punctual and reliable.
Ability to load products from the warehouse and unload the delivery vehicle at accounts.
Experience using handheld devices and printers to create invoices and credits.
Knowledge of direct store delivery to chain and independent grocery stores.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Bilingual English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Safely transport company products, including tortillas, and materials such as cardboard displays to and from specified locations in a timely manner.
Load and unload products and materials.
Deliver to and pick up products from grocery stores according to the route schedule.
Create invoices and credits using handheld equipment and a printer.
Merchandise products.
Adjust travel routes to avoid traffic congestion or road construction.
Promptly notify the company of tickets issued against the company vehicle during work hours.
Park the company vehicle only in areas where parking is permitted.
Keep the company vehicle clean and properly maintained, including regular washing, cleaning, and maintenance.
Perform daily vehicle inspections.
Maintain accurate records of the company vehicle’s trips and travel time.
Maintain a travel log recording work hours, travel time, and locations traveled to.
Report accidents, injuries, and vehicle damage to management.
Verify addresses and transportation details before pickup or drop-off duties.