Local Class A CDL Driver (Portland)

Organically Grown Company; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

4x10 schedule

Home daily

Profit sharing

401k with company match

Paid time off

Organic produce perks

Job summary

Organically Grown Company (OGC) is hiring CDL Class-A Drivers to move fresh, organic produce to grocers and distribution hubs across the Northwest. If you can operate 53-foot trailers or box trucks, we want you on our team.

You’ll be home daily and contribute to a reliable organic supply chain valued by farmers, customers, and coworkers. Starting pay is $26.00–$30.00 per hour DOE with top pay after four years, a 4x10 schedule, and benefits after 30 days.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A license and clean driving record.
• Experience operating 53' trailers or box trucks.
• Ability to learn basic computer software and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OGC products to routes and customers on time.
• Interact with customers professionally and maintain logs.
• Perform inspections and basic vehicle maintenance as needed.
• Obtain and maintain required delivery paperwork.

Skills

CDL Class-A License

Customer service

Basic math

Software aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Liftgates

Job description

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:

• Starting at $26.00 - $30.00 per hour DOE
• Reach top pay after 4 years of service (currently $36.50)
• 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)
• Paid time off
• Free and discounted organic produce
• Company-paid merchandise 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 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 commercial driving 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.
• Workplace longevity.

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.