Non CDL Box Truck Delivery Driver

Harbor Foods Group•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Delivery Driver uses a company vehicle to deliver grocery products to convenience stores, restaurants, and other customers on a scheduled route, and makes pickups as assigned. Routes begin and end at the appropriate Harbor base location. Drivers are home every day and generally work four days a week, Tuesday through Friday. Shifts start early, typically at 5:00 AM, and usually end mid-afternoon; hours can vary by season and are described as 10–12 hours per day in the overview and 10–14 hours per day in the general summary. Pay is $25–$27 per hour, depending on experience, with safe-mile bonuses paid every 50,000 accident-free and incident-free miles. Deliveries are made using a lift gate or ramp, hand truck, and other equipment. Drivers transport and account for delivered and picked-up items, operate vehicles safely, follow applicable DOT regulations, and handle customer needs such as returns and the proper handling of cash, checks, or other entrusted items. Harbor offers benefits including vacation, sick time, a personal holiday, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match, and other company perks.

Requirements

At least one year of commercial driving experience.
Acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain a current medical certificate card.
Ability to pass a pre-employment Physical Abilities Test and DOT drug test.
Knowledge of transportation principles and methods for transporting goods by commercial vehicle.
Knowledge of customer service principles, including assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
Ability to drive commercial vehicles, including box trucks up to 26 feet and up to 26,000 pounds, solo trucks, and vans.
Ability to use a hand truck, pallet jack, walk boards, and stay bars.

Responsibilities

Transport grocery items to customers on scheduled routes, using time efficiently and accurately accounting for items delivered or picked up.
Operate company vehicles safely on public and private roadways and property.
Move products to and from the truck using a hand truck and lift gate or walk board.
Address customer needs, including returns and the proper handling of cash, checks, or other items entrusted by customers or the company.
Use safe and defensive driving techniques and comply with applicable DOT regulations.