Delivery Associate

Coastal-Farm-; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Farm in Salem, OR invites a Delivery Driver to join our team. You will be responsible for driving the delivery truck to transport products safely, efficiently, and accurately to customers, and for coordinating with the management team to ensure timely delivery schedules.

You will greet customers, maintain equipment, and stay compliant with Coastal Farm’s driving policies while supporting store operations when not on deliveries. A strong focus on safety and customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and priorities.
• Familiar with operating a computer system and email.
• Prefer familiarity with standard retail concepts.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery truck to transport products safely and on time.
• Greet and acknowledge every customer.
• Maintain forklift, delivery truck, and Coastal Farm trainings.
• Comply with Driving on Company Business policy.
• Ensure merchandise is delivered quickly and accurately.
• Organize yard and breezeway when not delivering.
• Stock, unload, and load products when not delivering.
• Maintain knowledge of Coastal Farm products.
• Assist in floor moves, merchandising, and store housekeeping.
• Communicate via radio with associates.
• Perform daily cleaning tasks.
• Help in other departments when needed.

Skills

Forklift certification

Driver's license & insurance

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Email

Computer usage

Job description

Description

Primary Purpose

To be responsible for driving the delivery truck to transport products safely, efficiently, and accurately to customers. In addition, to be responsible for working with the management team to ensure deliveries are scheduled appropriately and timely.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Load customer purchases onto delivery truck and transport it to desired destination.
• Greet and acknowledge every customer.
• Constant radio communication with all associates.
• Maintain forklift, delivery truck, and propane Coastal Farm trainings.
• Maintain compliance regarding Coastal Farm’s Driving on Company Business policy.
• Ensure all customers receive their merchandize purchases quickly, safely, and accurately.
• Organize and maintain the yard and breezeway areas of the store when not performing deliveries.
• Ensure all products are stocked, assembled, unloaded, and loaded quickly and accurately when not performing deliveries.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the products Coastal Farm sells.
• Assist in floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and store housekeeping.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Help in other departments when needed.
• Perform daily cleaning – such as, but not limited to, replacing full trashes with new trash bags, and sweeping the department floor.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift certification.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and possess driver’s license and insurance.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing work environments and to shift priorities accordingly.
• Familiar with how to operate a computer system and email.
• Preferably familiar with standard retail concepts and practices.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.