What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Driver's License A Truck Driver position at Blue Star Growers, Inc.?
Company Mission, Values, and Goal: Blue Star is a pear packing warehouse located in Cashmere, Washington that was established in 1907. It is the vision of Blue Star to be the best of the best in people, packing, and production. It is Blue Star’s mission to deliver maximum value to our growers while making Blue Star a great place to work. Our goal is to become the best pear packing warehouse in the industry.
Competitive Benefits Package:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match/Plan
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fun Team-oriented environment
Position Summary: This position is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of packed fruit and other materials between facilities using refrigerated trailers and flatbed doubles. Responsibilities include deliveries, cross-docking stops, load securement, and vehicle inspections, with travel over mountain passes in varying weather conditions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead by example our Blue Star Vision, Mission, and Values
- Be kind and offer solutions
- Coordinate with Supervisor to complete deliveries and cross-docking stops on schedule.
- Verify loads and secure cargo, including throwing and tightening flatbed straps.
- Install tire chains when required and safely navigate mountain passes in winter conditions.
- Complete vehicle inspections, delivery records, and required driving documentation.
- Report mechanical issues, accidents, and violations immediately; ensure equipment is safe before operating.
- Keep the truck fueled, clean and follow applicable traffic laws and trucking regulations.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills:
- Valid Class A CDL with doubles endorsement.
- Experience operating refrigerated trailers and flatbed doubles, securing loads, and driving mountain passes in winter conditions. Entry-level driver training is not provided.
- Physical ability to throw straps and install tire chains.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to pass required DOT pre-employment screening.
Education and Experience:
Required
- 2 years driving CDL vehicle
Expected Hours of Work:
Core business hours of work are Monday through Friday, 4:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. These workdays and hours may vary depending on production requirements. Overtime hours may be needed at times to accommodate business needs.
This position is a safety-sensitive position and requires a pre-employment drug test as well as participation in our random drug testing program, and possible additional drug testing at the company’s request.
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- CDL Truck Driving: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $30