What are the responsibilities and job description for the Class A CDL Driver-Local Routes position at TAYLOR SHELLFISH COMPANY INC?
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Taylor Shellfish Farms is one of the largest producers of farmed shellfish in North America. The company is quickly growing in sustainable shellfish farming with new techniques and innovative growing methods.
Western Washington | Home Daily | No Long Haul
Taylor Shellfish Farms is looking for a dependable and experienced Class A CDL Driver to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a professional driver who wants consistent, local work without spending nights away from home.
Our drivers play an important role in keeping our farms, processing facilities, and customers connected. You’ll primarily make pickups and deliveries throughout Western Washington, transporting shellfish, supplies, and other products between Taylor locations and customers.
No long-haul routes. No weeks on the road. You’ll be home at the end of your shift.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate Class A commercial vehicles safely and professionally
- Make local pickups and deliveries throughout Western Washington
- Transport shellfish, supplies, equipment, and other products between farms, facilities, and customers
- Load and unload products using forklifts and pallet jacks as needed
- Complete required vehicle inspections and transportation documentation
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized truck
- Communicate with dispatch, farm teams, and other employees to keep deliveries running smoothly
- Follow all DOT, company, and safety requirements
Because we're a shellfish farming company, some of our operations revolve around the tides. Drivers should be comfortable with some schedule flexibility and occasional early start times.
Qualifications:What We're Looking For
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum age of 21
- Safe and responsible driving history
- Ability to safely operate a pallet jack
- Forklift experience preferred; Taylor Shellfish will provide certification if needed
- Good judgment and the ability to work independently
- Dependable attendance and strong communication skills
- Comfortable working around active farms, docks, warehouses, and production facilities
- Ability to meet all DOT and company requirements for commercial drivers
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to sit, stand and/or walk on uneven ground
- The employee may be required to stoop, bend, kneel, twist, and squat
- The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
- Must be able to speak and hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, supervisors and managers
- Must be able to use hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation
- Must be able to drive to multiple locations
- Must have the ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
- May be required to work at other work locations as needed.
- May be required to do other tasks as needed
BENEFITS
Here at Taylor Shellfish we offer health insurance for the employee and their family with incredibly low premium costs and annual deductibles. We offer dental, vision, plus an excellent 401K program with 100% match up to 5% of the employee’s gross income. We also offer paid time off which starts to accrue immediately, plus 6 paid holidays a year, amazing company discounts, paid training through the company through a tuition reimbursement program.
Salary : $25 - $30