CDL - A Driver

CDL - A DriverSalary Range $26.00 - $26.00 Hourly Position Type Full time Category TransportationDescriptionCome grow with us! Pacific Coast Fresh Company is a local, family-owned produce distributor that has proudly served our Pacific Northwest retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers since 1977. We are now one of the largest independent produce distributors in the Northwest with distribution centers in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle (Kent), Washington.Our employees are a big part of our success, and we truly believe the words of our founder, Emil Nemarnik, who often said "Take good care of your employees, customers, shippers, and farmers and they will make you successful." As a Class A Driver, you'll not only earn a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits but also open doors to a wide variety of advancement opportunities. Pacific Coast Fresh Company takes pride in developing employees and recruiting from within, and we hope this position is just the beginning of your career with us!Our Drivers touch the freight! This position is responsible for the delivery of product to the customers of Pacific Coast Fresh. Duties include checking orders for accuracy, inspect for damage, and rotating product into stock for customers. Picking up product at various vendors checking it for quality and quantity and returning to Pacific Coast.What you'll do...Pick up paperwork in the office, check to shortlist and load any additional product neededDo a complete pre-trip inspection of the vehicleDeliver product to customers, checking off the orders for accuracyHave customers sign for product or collect money for COD customers after completing delivery to customers satisfactionPick up product from vendors and check orders for accuracyUpon completion of route return to Pacific Coast and do a post-trip inspectionOperate and monitor all equipment professionally and safely including manual and electric pallet jacks, hand trucks and vehiclesMust maintain a professional demeanor with speaking with employees, customers, and managementDrivers typically have 7-15 stops per dayOther duties may be assignedWhat we look for...Ability to safely operate a commercial vehicle equivalent to the class of license the driver currently holdsCustomer Service experienceProblem-solving and attention to detailAbility to operate an electric pallet jack safelyAbility to speak, read and write in EnglishBe able to properly fill out a manifest, credit, and inspection sheet and drivers logMust be able to work holidaysAbility to lift 50 pounds regularly and stack and un-stack product on palletsAbility to sit, stand, walk, carry, lift, push, pull, stoop while checking, loading, and delivering productKnowledge of produce types and ability to determine quality a plus (but not required)What you'll gain...The opportunity to contribute, learn a lot, and have fun along the wayCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and profit-sharing plan as well as paid time offImmediate access to earned wages through Daily PayRegular and constructive performance feedbackHealthy, fresh produce you can eat or take home to your family through our generous employee purchase programQualificationsPacific Coast Fresh Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship and immigration status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law.Pacific Coast Fresh Company participates in the E-Verify Electronic Employment Verification Program. To ensure that we continue to maintain a safe work environment, all employees must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check prior to beginning work.