The Opportunity

The Driver is responsible for safe operation of company trucks for timely delivery of products to customer and company locations. The driver will safely load, unload and transfer products as needed utilizing various equipment and forklifts within the branch location, trucks/trailers and sites. The driver will need to have effective and high quality customer service skills as well as assist the branch/warehouse operations as needed with warehouse duties and front counter duties.

Responsibilities:

• Load, unload and deliver product to customer sites within designated time frames safely using the most efficient routes as possible
• Maintain required logs and reports necessary to maintain compliance with DOT and Company policies relating to safety standards and operation of delivery vehicles, forklifts etc.
• Safely load and properly block, brace, and secure the cargo.
• Strong knowledge of driving/traffic and transportation laws, regulations and ensure continuous compliance while operating the truck(s).
• Operate forklift safely and efficiently to transfer, load, unload product – ensure accurate product and quantity of product is being loaded into customer
• Perform pre-check and post-check operations of Company vehicles and forklifts per required procedures
• Perform warehouse duties and ensure accurate product and quantity of product is being loaded / transferred for customers
• Notify the manager immediately of any accidents, damage, violations and areas of concerns to implement corrective measures and/or actions.
• Follow good housekeeping and safety practices at all times.
• Act as the warehouse and/or front counter back up as needed
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs

Qualifications:

• 3 plus consecutive years of driving a commercial vehicle
• Current Valid Driver License with excellent driving record
• 2 plus years of warehouse / logistics experience is a plus

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent (for example GED)
• Previous training on operating forklifts and delivery trucks is highly preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

No masks are required.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portland, OR: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company truck
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, OR 97214: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person