Local Truck Driver

The Neil Jones Food Company; Washington; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & Supplemental 401(k)

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage

Company paid Life and AD&D insurance

10 paid vacation days, 10 paid holidys

Employee Assistance Program

Numerous other voluntary products

Job summary

The Neil Jones Food Company is seeking a Local Truck Driver at our Vancouver, WA production plant to transport raw materials and finished goods using a 53’ tractor/trailer, dump truck, and yard truck, prioritizing safety and FMCSR compliance.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, coordinating deliveries, maintaining accurate logs, DVIRs, weights and shipping/receiving paperwork, and ensuring on-time performance. Weekend and extended shifts during the fresh-pack season are required.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Valid CDL A license and DOT medical card.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Clean driving record and insurability under company plan.
• Pass pre-employment drug test; ability to work extended schedules and weekends.
• Experience driving tractor/trailer; ability to drive manual and automatic transmissions.
• Shipping/receiving or loading dock experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee loading, unloading, and transportation of raw materials and finished goods.
• Coordinate deliveries, storage, and transportation resources to meet schedules.
• Ensure compliance with FMCSR and company policies.
• Maintain accurate logs, DVIRs, and shipping/receiving paperwork.
• Escalate issues to management when delays arise.

Skills

Truck driving

Manual/auto transmissions

Logistics coordination

Education

GED or high school diploma

CDL A license

DOT medical card

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Description

The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA.

We are seeking a Local Truck Driver to drive a 53’ tractor/trailer with a flat nose cab, dump truck, and yard truck. This role will be responsible for the safe, timely, and accurate transportation of raw materials and finished goods and for loading/unloading your own truck. This position coordinates deliveries, loading/unloading, and product storage while ensuring compliance with work schedules, specifications, and reporting requirements. The driver operates assigned equipment in accordance with all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and company policies at our Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA.

For additional information, please see our “About Us” video, Our Story - Neil Jones Food Company

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily production plan and workflow by coordinating deliveries, unloading, loading, storage, and transportation activities to ensure compliance with schedules, specifications, and customer/plant requirements.
• Coordinate the materials, tools, equipment, and transportation resources needed to support operations and ensure smooth execution of daily tasks.
• Assume ownership of all trucking activities, ensuring safe, timely, and accurate transportation of raw materials and finished goods.
• Monitor trucking and production-support activities; anticipate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues that could cause interruptions or delays. Escalate concerns promptly to the Manager/Supervisor when issues cannot be resolved professionally and on time.
• Review, verify, maintain production documents, shipping/receiving paperwork, and other required records; ensure timely and accurate reporting of all activity (logs/ELD, DVIRs, load documentation, weights, etc., as applicable).

Requirements

• GED or high school diploma.
• Valid CDL A driver’s license, Forklift Certification, clean driving record, insurable under the company plan, and current DOT medical card (Medical Examiners Certificate).
• At least 2 years of driving a tractor/trailer experience and able to drive manual and automatic transmissions.
• Prior experience in a shipping/receiving or loading dock environment preferred.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, work extended schedule, weekends, and any shift assigned during the fresh pack season, typically July to early November.

Benefits

• Pension & Supplemental 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• 10 paid vacation days, 10 paid holidays, and separate sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Numerous other voluntary products available
• Convenient location, 2 miles west of downtown Vancouver
• Free parking

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

The Neil Jones Food Company participates in E-Verify

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We are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.