Driver - 40HRS/WK - OVERNIGHT - AVAILABILITY REQUIRED 11PM TO 9AM

Good Food Holdings Companies•Portland, OR

4d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

New Seasons Market is seeking a Driver to join their Merchandising department. This role is responsible for delivering bakery and other items to New Seasons Market (NSM) stores in the Oregon/SW Washington region. The Driver will operate various vehicles, including Sprinter Vans, Ambient Box Trucks, and Refrigerated Trucks up to 26,000 GVW. The position may also involve assisting with other supply chain functions such as fulfillment, receiving, or product pick-up and drop-off with local vendors. The company emphasizes building community through good food and seeks team members who share these commitments and appreciate diversity.

Requirements

Valid Driver License required.
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.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
30% staff shopping discount
Medical, dental, vision, pre-tax spending accounts, life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and disability benefits (for full-time, regular-status staff working 24+ hours/week after 60 days)
401(k) program (for staff 21+ years old after 60 days)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
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