Shuttle Class A CDL Driver (Portland)
About The Position
Organically Grown Company (OGC), the Northwest’s largest independent distributor of fresh, organic produce, is hiring Class-A CDL drivers. Drivers help move produce through the organic food supply chain, picking up freshly harvested produce from farms and delivering products to grocers, distribution hubs, cross-docks, and OGC locations. Routes include deliveries to Boise, Spokane, and Seattle, and drivers are home every day, though certain routes include two overnight days. OGC describes its trucks and trailers as outfitted for driver comfort, safety, and control, with equipment including electric pallet jacks and liftgates. Starting pay is $26.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience, with a stated current top rate of $36.50 after four years of service and a pay increase after six months. Drivers may earn up to $1.50 more per hour through incentive programs and receive $66.00 per diem for two-day overnight routes. Benefits and other compensation include healthcare benefits for employees and family after 30 days, a wellness program, annual profit sharing, a 401(k) with a 5% company match subject to an annual cap, paid time off, free and discounted organic produce, and company-paid merchandise and safety footwear.
Requirements
- Valid Class-A driver’s license.
- Previous related experience.
- Experience driving in snow and other adverse weather.
- Ability to learn new computer software.
- Basic math skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous work experience with perishable products.
- Understanding of cold-chain supply.
- Interest in or knowledge of organic produce.
- Workplace longevity.
Responsibilities
- Deliver OGC products on a route system to the Boise, Spokane, and Seattle locations.
- Interact with customers professionally.
- Conduct inspections and perform maintenance as needed.
- Deliver and pick up trucks for service.
- Obtain and keep track of required documentation.
- Pick up freshly harvested produce from organic farms and deliver it to grocers, distribution hubs, and cross-docks.
Benefits
- Starting pay of $26.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience; current top pay of $36.50 after four years of service.
- Pay increase after six months.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits for the employee and family after 30 days of employment.
- Wellness program.
- $66.00 per diem for two-day overnight routes.
- Driver incentive programs offering up to $1.50 more per hour.
- Annual profit share, with 20% of profits distributed to employees.
- 401(k) retirement program with a 5% company match, capped at $3,500 annually.
- Paid time off.
- Free and discounted organic produce.
- Company-paid merchandise and safety footwear program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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