Commercial Truck Driver (Class A)

Tillamook County Creamery Association; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tillamook County Creamery Association is hiring a Truck Driver (Class A) based in our Clackamas, Oregon Warehouse. You will load/unload refrigerated trailers, deliver dairy products, and help maintain vehicle safety and appearance.

Expect to provide outstanding service, comply with DOT/OSHA requirements, and work as part of a collaborative team dedicated to quality and reliability across our growing Tillamook brands.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Must have a valid CDL and satisfactory driving record.
• 3-5 years of previous commercial vehicle driving.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks safely and maintain equipment at all times.
• Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations.
• Maintain DOT and OSHA certifications and comply with safety programs.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors.

Skills

High School Diploma

CDL

Driving Record

Commercial Driving Experience

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Come join the Tillamook Team, one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, where we Play to Win to create over 200 dairy products in 7 different categories: cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese and frozen meals. Our Uncompromising Quality has led us to become the #1 Cheddar, #2 Cream Cheese and #3 Family Size Ice Cream brand, but we’re not stopping there. We’re loading up for our best years to come and want you to join us.

As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1909, we know that being Good Stewards for our stakeholders and doing a little extra always pays off. We’re looking for team members with a One Team and Genuine Care mindset who are inspired to share the delight of the Tillamook brand with each other and others every day.

What you will do

The Truck Driver (Class A) loads and unloads refrigerated trailers and delivers dairy products to various locations. Additionally, the driver is also responsible for the housekeeping of the trucks, including cleaning, washing, and ensuring TCCA equipment is at its highest level of safety, dependability, and appearance.

Here’s a day in the life

• Operate trucks and maintain equipment in a safe manner at all times.
• Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations.
• Maintain all required certifications required by DOT and OSHA and company safety programs.
• Must have a good general knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Must have experience driving combination vehicles in all weather conditions.
• Performs all other duties as assigned as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be computer literate with basic knowledge of MS Outlook and be able to enter information into a database.
• Must be a team player and be able to interact with staff at all levels of the company.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• A high school diploma or GED is required; must have a valid CDL and satisfactory driving record.
• 3-5 years of previous commercial vehicle driving.

Physical Requirements

Administration

• Individual work space, desk and computer. May not be temperature controlled, could have loud background noises.
• May include entering production facility and walking on uneven, slippery surfaces and encountering forklift traffic.
• Requires sitting majority of shift; can include standing and walking to accomplish tasks.
• May require stooping, bending, and crouching to file, retrieve supplies.
• Occasional lifting of 25 pounds.

Production

• Space can be crowded with manufacturing equipment.
• Must remain aware of forklift traffic.
• Noisy; some areas can be dusty. May encounter extremes in temperature.
• Requires sitting most of shift, occasionally walking on uneven, slippery surfaces.
• Duties may include lifting up to 80-100 pounds and maneuvering heavy equipment and/or parts.
• Full time role, based out of our Clackamas, Oregon Warehouse.

Industry leading benefit and reward programs

• We offer outstanding benefits to our employees. For more information, please visit the careers page: .

We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging. We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success. We are seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives, and backgrounds to join our exceptional organization and help us build our future.

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace.

EEO

TCCA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability status (including those related to pregnancy and childbirth), protected veteran status, membership/non-membership in a labor organization, or any other characteristic protected by law.