Driver Class A

Pacific Coast Fresh Company; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 29,549 - 42,085; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit package

Employee purchase program

Daily Pay access

Job summary

Pacific Coast Fresh Company in Portland, OR, is seeking a full-time driver to deliver produce and conduct vehicle inspections. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate deliveries, maintaining professionalism, and handling paperwork.

The role offers a competitive salary starting at $26.00 per hour, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more. Join our team to contribute to a successful family-owned business serving the Pacific Northwest since 1977.

Qualifications

• Must be able to safely operate a commercial vehicle.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Knowledge of produce types and ability to determine quality a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pick up paperwork and load product as needed.
• Conduct pre-trip inspection of the vehicle.
• Deliver product to customers and ensure order accuracy.
• Maintain professional demeanor with customers and management.
• Return to Pacific Coast for post-trip inspection.

Skills

Customer Service experience

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to operate an electric pallet jack

Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Portland, OR 97232

Position Type: Full time

Salary Range: $26.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Job Category: Transportation

Company Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Pick up paperwork in the office, check to shortlist and load any additional product needed
• Do a complete pre-trip inspection of the vehicle
• Deliver product to customers, checking off the orders for accuracy
• Have customers sign for product or collect money for COD customers after completing delivery to customers satisfaction
• Pick up product from vendors and check orders for accuracy
• Upon completion of route return to Pacific Coast and do a post-trip inspection
• Operate and monitor all equipment professionally and safely including manual and electric pallet jacks, hand trucks and vehicles
• Must maintain a professional demeanor when speaking with employees, customers, and management
• Drivers typically have 7-15 stops per day
• Other duties may be assigned

What We Look For

• Ability to safely operate a commercial vehicle equivalent to the class of license the driver currently holds
• Customer Service experience
• Problem-solving and attention to detail
• Ability to operate an electric pallet jack safely
• Ability to speak, read and write in English
• Be able to properly fill out a manifest, credit, and inspection sheet and driver's log
• Must be able to work holidays
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and stack and un-stack product on pallets
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, carry, lift, push, pull, stoop while checking, loading, and delivering product
• Knowledge 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 way
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and profit‑sharing plan as well as paid time off
• Immediate access to earned wages through Daily Pay
• Regular and constructive performance feedback
• Healthy, fresh produce you can eat or take home to your family through our generous employee purchase program

Qualifications

Pacific 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.