CDL Delivery Driver - Class A

Columbia Distributing; Seaside (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks hardworking CDL Delivery Drivers in Seaside, Oregon, to manage product deliveries with outstanding customer service. This full-time role involves loading and unloading products, balancing invoices, and maintaining vehicle safety. The ideal candidate will have a Class A CDL and previous driving experience.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401k plan

80 hours of vacation annually

7-8 paid holidays per year

Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Active Class A CDL is required.
• Previous grocery or retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload, load, and check-in products at customer accounts.
• Balance invoices and verify payments.
• Ensure safety compliance and operate the vehicle safely.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Effective organizational and time management skills

Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks

Strong work ethic

Ability to diffuse conflict

Education

High school diploma or GED

Active Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

Tools

Hand truck

Pallet jack

Lift gate

Job description

Description

CDL Delivery Drivers play a critical role in the day-to-day operations, while interacting with customers, Sales Representatives, and Merchandisers daily to meet the expectations of the business. They are responsible for delivering, unloading and checking in the product to customers each day. Our Drivers are the face of the Company and must provide top notch customer service.

Primary Responsibilities

• Unloading, loading, and checking-in products at customer accounts
• Balancing invoices, verifying payments, and ensuring applicable paperwork is received
• Work or rotate delivered product when necessary
• Uphold sustainable relationships with customer accounts by providing outstanding consistent customer service
• Adhere to and follow all Company policies, procedures and government regulations including all DOT & state liquor laws and regulations
• Complete Driver assigned duties delivering Company's products in a safe, timely and professional manner
• Inspects the vehicle pre- and post-trip to monitor the maintenance and safety of the vehicle
• Work with all team members on a continual basis to support and evaluate company initiatives
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with those of the Company's Core Values at all times
• Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned

Key Competencies

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to diffuse conflict

People Management

None

Work Environment

This job operates indoors and outdoors.

Physical Demands

• Use of hand truck, pallet jack, and lift gate.
• Lift/carry and push/pull 35 lbs. repetitively, moving kegs up to 165 lbs.
• Repetitive bending /stoop/crouch/squat/use arms/wrists/hands/grasp
• Must be able to drive and operate a vehicle

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, days and hours of work vary and may include overtime. This position does not have any overnight or long-haul travel/hours.

Travel

Local travel only

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Active Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• Maintain valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and current certifications

Preferred Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Six (6) months previous CDL driving experience
• Previous grocery or retail experience
• Class A (Manual) CDL

Compensation

• Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.
• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees are also eligible for 80 hours of vacation every year and 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year (depending on location).
• Hired applicant may be eligible for [incentives/ bonuses/ annual bonuses.

Classification: Non-exempt

Reports to: Delivery Supervisor

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets

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