Local Class A CDL Driver (Des Moines)

Organically Grown Company; Kansas City (KS); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Organically Grown Company, a leading distributor of organic produce, seeks CDL Class-A Drivers to play a crucial role in ensuring timely deliveries. Enjoy a 4x10 schedule, competitive pay rates, and a supportive work environment while being home every day. A great opportunity for those who love organic produce!

Benefits

Pay increase after 6 months

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401k retirement program

Generous Paid Time Off program

Free and discounted organic produce

Qualifications

• Valid Class-A driver's license is required.
• Previous related experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OGC products on a route system.
• Conduct inspections and maintenance as needed.

Skills

Basic math skills

Ability to learn new computer software

Job description

Organically Grown Company (OGC), the Northwest's largest independent distributor of fresh, organic produce, is hiring CDL Class-A Drivers. If you have experience operating equipment ranging from 53-foot trailers to box trucks, we want to meet you! OGC drivers are recognized and appreciated by our farmers, customers, coworkers and community for their role in the organic food supply chain, and we want you to be part of our team!

Why Drive for OGC?

As a CDL Class-A driver, you play the most crucial role by making sure fruits and vegetables make it to the store shelves. OGC Drivers travel the region's scenic highways and through beautiful country roads, going to organic farms to pick-up freshly harvest produce, delivering it to grocers and our distribution hubs and cross-docks. You'll work with amazing coworkers who support you every mile along the way - and you'll be home every day.

Join our team to earn :

• Pay increase after 6 months.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits for you and your family after 30 days of employment.
• Competitive Wellness Program.
• 4x10 schedule, home every day.
• Earn up to $1.50 more per hour through driver incentive programs.
• Annual profit share - 20% of profits distributed back to employees.
• 401k retirement program with a 5% company match (capped at $3500 annually).
• Generous Paid Time Off program.
• Free and discounted organic produce.
• Company-paid uniforms and safety footwear program.

Drive Trucks Tailored by Truckers for Truckers!

• OGC trucks are outfitted with the tools and technology, giving drivers more control in weather, off-road, and on docks.
• Upgraded trims, spacious cabins with satellite radio and sound insulation for comfort, safety, and style.
• Trailers are outfitted for deliveries with the drivers in mind, including electric pallet jacks and liftgates.

Requirements

Here's what you will do :

• Deliver OGC products on a route system.
• Interact with our customers in a professional manner.
• Conduct inspections and maintenance as needed.
• Deliver and pickup trucks for services.
• Obtain and keep track of required documentation.

Qualified candidates will have :

• A valid Class-A driver's license.
• Previous related experience.
• Ability to learn new computer software.
• Basic math skills.

It's helpful if you bring :

• Previous work experience with perishable products.
• Understand cold chain supply.
• Love or knowledge about organic produce.

OGC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Organically Grown Company (OGC), we are not only proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity we celebrate and thrive on the benefit our diverse workforce brings to our employees, customers, and community. OGC encourages individual differences and makes all employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion or belief, color, national origin, gender identity, LGBT / sexual orientation, veteran's status, physical, mental or sensory disability, age, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status or any other applicable characteristics that make you, YOU!

OGC also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

Salary Description

Starting at $27.50 - $31.00 DOE

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