Local Class A Truck Driver

Ever Fresh Fruit Co•Boring, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We work closely with our customers to create unique flavor elements to ice cream bases and yogurt preps. Many of our ingredients end up in easily recognizable brands on the store shelf as we produce for both international corporations as well as smaller, local brands. Our Research and Development is done in-house so we get to witness the whole process from ideation to creation. We support regional trade organizations, source locally when appropriate and help to bring healthy food to people’s tables. Local Class A CDL Driver Department: Warehouse Status: Non-Exempt Employee Classification: Regular Full-time Reports To: Warehouse Manager Supervisory Responsibilities: None Schedule: Day shift, primarily Monday through Friday; overtime and occasional weekend work may be required based on business needs. Home daily. Job Summary: The Local Class A CDL Driver is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of finished goods, raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and other materials between Ever Fresh Fruit Company facilities, third-party warehouses, customers, and suppliers. This is a local, day-shift position with the driver returning home daily. In addition to driving responsibilities, this position supports warehouse and shipping operations as needed, including loading and unloading, forklift operation, load securement, documentation, and compliance with food safety and transportation requirements.

Requirements

Previous Class A tractor-trailer driving experience; two or more years required
Comfortable using electronic equipment and software used for transportation, navigation, communication, and record keeping
Ability to safely perform local pickup and delivery work while meeting scheduled appointments
Working knowledge of applicable commercial motor vehicle rules and regulations
Acceptable motor vehicle record in accordance with company and insurance requirements
Ability to adapt to unexpected situations including traffic, weather, schedule changes, and customer or facility delays
Ability to meet applicable DOT/FMCSA driver qualification and drug and alcohol testing requirements
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required
Current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate required
Effective time management and organizational skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and remain professional under pressure
Ability and willingness to work overtime and occasional weekends when business needs require

Nice To Haves

Proficient in forklift operation or able to obtain company forklift certification
Experience with refrigerated or temperature-controlled freight and food distribution/manufacturing environments preferred

Responsibilities

Safely transport finished goods, raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and other materials between company facilities, third-party warehouses, customers, and suppliers
Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections; identify and promptly report mechanical, maintenance, or safety concerns
Plan and follow efficient routes while meeting scheduled pickup and delivery appointments and communicating delays or issues promptly
Maintain required driving, mileage, fuel, delivery, and other transportation documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
Operate commercial motor vehicles in compliance with applicable DOT/FMCSA requirements, size and weight restrictions, route requirements, hours-of-service rules, and company policies and procedures
Safely maneuver tractors and trailers into docks, loading areas, and other designated locations
Collect, verify, and return delivery instructions, bills of lading, seals, and other required shipment documentation
Immediately report accidents, violations, product damage, temperature deviations, equipment defects, or other transportation concerns
Operate a forklift and assist with loading, unloading, staging, and routing finished goods or materials to appropriate storage locations as needed
Inspect load conditions and verify pallets, materials, and load securement are safe and appropriate prior to transit
Maintain compliance with food safety and product integrity requirements, including sanitary trailer conditions, proper trailer temperatures, required seals or locks, and applicable product storage specifications
Maintain assigned equipment in a clean and professional condition and gather, verify, and return all required load and delivery documentation