Driver - AVAILABILITY REQUIRED - OVERNIGHT 11PM to 9:30AM

Good Food Holdings Companies•Portland, OR

16h•Onsite

About The Position

New Seasons Market, founded in 2000, is a neighborhood market focused on connecting local communities with their food sources and supporting regional farmers, ranchers, growers, and makers. As part of Good Food Holdings, the company is a specialty grocer committed to high-quality products and service, aiming to build community through good food. They seek skilled team members who share these commitments and appreciate diverse backgrounds. The Driver role involves delivering bakery and other items to New Seasons Market stores across the Oregon/SW Washington region. This position requires operating various vehicles, including Sprinter Vans, Ambient Box Trucks, and Refrigerated Trucks up to 26,000 GVW. Drivers may also assist with other supply chain functions such as fulfillment, receiving, or product pick-up and drop-off from local vendors.

Requirements

Work may include evening and weekend hours per the needs of the business.
Valid Driver License required.
Minimum of 2 years professional driving experience required.
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.
Assists chaining trucks when required.
Inspects Fuels vehicles and maintains fuel levels above 1/2 tank.
Adheres to all food safety/HACCP procedures 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.
Assists 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.
Understands and models company culture, acting as a steward of company resources, mission, vision and values.
Promotes sustainable business practices.
Embraces an agile work environment and guides others through change and continuous improvement.
Builds community within and outside of New Seasons Market and New Leaf Community Markets.
Works in stores and other offsite events and locations as needed to support core business and community.
Works cooperatively and positively with fellow team members, customers and vendors.
Demonstrates ability to manage own time and models a flexible work style.
Shifts tasks as priorities and circumstances change based on needs and conditions of department.
Utilizes strategic thinking, data and industry knowledge, and calculated risk-taking to create competitive advantage.
Understands group dynamics in order to foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
Communicates confidently, informatively, adaptively, and effectively.
Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner demonstrating company Speak Up culture.
Responds to feedback in order to improve performance.
Maintains confidentiality and exercises good judgment around sensitive information.
Adheres to work and food safety policies set forth by the company and all local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
Contributes to store and office cleanliness, maintains equipment.
Observes all company rules and policies.
Understands and complies with specific department or location guidelines, tasks and responsibilities.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
30% staff shopping discount
Medical benefits (for full-time, regular-status staff working 24+ hours/week for 60 days)
Dental benefits (for full-time, regular-status staff working 24+ hours/week for 60 days)
Vision benefits (for full-time, regular-status staff working 24+ hours/week for 60 days)
Pre-tax spending accounts (for full-time, regular-status staff working 24+ hours/week for 60 days)
Life insurance (for full-time, regular-status staff working 24+ hours/week for 60 days)
Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefits (for full-time, regular-status staff working 24+ hours/week for 60 days)
Disability benefits (for full-time, regular-status staff working 24+ hours/week for 60 days)
401(k) program (for full-time, part-time, and temporary staff who have worked for 60 days and are at least 21 years of age)
Paid Time Off (PTO) (accrued from first day, amount depends on hours worked and tenure)
Paid holidays (depending on schedule and tenure)
Supplemental leave pay (such as parental or bereavement)
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
Up to $40 reimbursement for dinner out or New Seasons Market groceries for their birthday