Driver - 4 OVERNIGHT SHIFTS(11:30pm-10am)

Good Food Holdings Companies • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Driver’s deliver bakery and other items as requested to New Seasons Market (NSM) stores in the Oregon/SW Washington region. Operates a variety of vehicles including Sprinter Vans, Ambient Box Trucks, and Refrigerated Trucks up to 26,000 GVW. May assist as needed in other supply chain functions such as fulfilment, receiving or pick-up and drop-off of products to local vendors.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years professional driving experience required.
• Due to Federal and State Regulations, must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must hold and maintain a valid Oregon or Washington State driver license.
• Valid DOT medical card required.
• Must provide a pre-employment 5-year driving record abstract (obtainable from DML of DOL). 5 year abstract must be accident free.
• Subject to DOT post-accident testing and other testing as required.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with ability to respond to urgent job responsibilities as they arise and flexible when priorities redirect.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy, to collaborate, negotiate and communicate effectively and professionally with cross-functional partners at all levels in the company.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment around sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Drives NSM fleet vehicles and rental fleet including Sprinter Vans, Ambient Box Trucks, and Refrigerated Trucks up to 26,000 GVW.
• Delivers bakery and other items as requested to New Seasons Market stores in the Oregon/SW Washington region.
• Makes special deliveries or pick-ups as assigned in support of small vendor, local vendor, B Line, Greenwheels or other NSM supported programs.
• Drives established or assigned delivery routes with attention to safety, schedule, and product integrity.
• Partners with team to uphold security of vehicles and docks, performing truck cab inspections and maintaining truck cleanliness. Assist chaining trucks when required. Inspects Fuels vehicles and maintains fuel levels above 1/2 tank.
• Adheres to all food safety/ HACCP procedure and policies. Follows all safety precautions and regulations.
• Completes and turns in DVIR’s, and Temperature logs daily.
• Performs truck inspections and communicates truck repair and maintenance needs to Transportation Supervisor.
• Communicates delays in routes or deliveries to Transportation Supervisor.
• Assists as needed across all department functions during increased delivery times for holidays, special ads or events. May include assisting with receiving of products or fulfillment of orders for shipment to the stores.
• Immediately reports any vehicular accident, injury, loss of goods, damage to property or vehicle damage.
• Operates motorized and non-motorized pallet jacks or other mechanical lift devices.
• Coordinates with store or other location personnel at the receiving point and other areas within the stores, docks, or equipment areas. Adheres to neighborhood noise agreements where applicable.
• Picks up company equipment such as dollies, pallets, totes, and fish boxes.
• Maintains professional vendor relationships.
• Maintains cleanliness, organization and rotation of all areas, products and supplies.
• Handles damaged and spoiled product according to company policy.
• Notifies manager or location specific Manager On Duty of any situations relating to customer service, safety, productivity, security or any other situation that may have an adverse effect on a store or other work sites.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our 30% staff shopping discount.
• Full-time, regular-status staff that regularly work 24 hours or more per week and have worked for 60 days are eligible for medical, dental, vision, pre-tax spending accounts, life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and disability benefits.
• Full-time, part-time, and temporary staff who have worked for 60 days and are at least 21 years of age may participate in the 401(k) program.
• Employees begin accruing PTO on their first day of employment; the amount they accrue depends on hours worked and tenure.
• Staff may be eligible for paid holidays, depending on schedule and tenure.
• Additional benefits include supplemental leave pay (such as parental or bereavement), a store incentive program based on financial & operational goals, paid time for volunteering at a 501(c)3 non-profit, discounts on some forms of public transportation, adoption assistance, and up to $40 reimbursement for dinner out or New Seasons Market groceries for their birthday.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees