Delivery Driver - Retail Merchandiser

Pacific Coast Fresh Company; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Employee purchase program

Job summary

Pacific Coast Fruit Company is seeking a reliable Retail Merchandiser in Portland, OR to support daily deliveries and in-store duties. A family-owned produce distributor since 1977, the company offers room for advancement and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will ensure accurate orders, assist in in-store merchandising when needed, and maintain a strong focus on customer satisfaction while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check (E-Verify)

Responsibilities

• Make 7 to 15 deliveries on average per day, depending on the day
• Check each order for accurate piece count and damage
• Deliver shipments to the proper location within customer facilities
• Address order irregularities and complete a signed manifest before departure
• Occasionally merchandise store deliveries and place future orders in-store

Skills

Clean driving record

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Weekend/holiday availability

Customer service mindset

English communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Portland, OR 97232

Position Type: Full time

Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00

Job Shift: Day shift

Come grow with us!

Pacific Coast Fruit Company is a local, family-owned produce distributor that has proudly served our Pacific Northwest retail, wholesale and food service 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 Retail Merchandiser, youll not only earn a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits, but also open doors to a wide variety of advancement opportunities. Pacific Coast Fruit Company takes pride in developing employees and recruiting from within, and we hope this position is just the beginning of your career with us!

What you'll do...

• Depending on the day of the week, make an average of 7 to 15 deliveries
• Thoroughly check every order that is being delivered for accurate piece count and damage
• Deliver the shipment to the proper location within the customer's facility
• Bring all order irregularities (quality issues, returns, etc.) to the attention of the receiving personnel and complete a signed manifest prior to departure
• In some cases when delivering specific commodities within a stores location, not only deliver the product but merchandise and take orders in store for the following days delivery

What we look for...

• A clean driving record
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and stack/unstack product on pallets
• Ability to work some weekends and holidays
• Passion for meeting and exceeding customer expectations
• Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to speak, read and write in English in order to understand and process paperwork.
• Attention to detail

What you'll gain...

• The opportunity to contribute, learn a lot, and have fun along the way
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefit package including, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and profit sharing plan as well as paid time off
• Regular and constructive performance feedback
• Lots of fresh produce you can eat or take home to your family through our generous employee purchase program

Qualifications

Pacific Coast Fruit Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pacific Coast Fruit Company participates in the E-Verify Electronic Employment Verification Program. To ensure that we continue to provide a safe work environment, all employees must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check prior to beginning work.