We are on the lookout for an energetic Driver to join our diverse team at Sheridan Fruit CO Inc in Portland, OR.
Growing your career as a Full Time Driver is a great opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in leadership, adaptability and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Driver at Sheridan Fruit CO Inc today!
Sheridan Fruit Company began in 1916 as a produce stand and has grown into one of the premier retail & wholesale businesses in Portland. We are a full-service grocery store, deli, meat department, bulk aisle and wholesale department. SALARY/BENEFITS: We offer benefits including paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance, ability to enroll in 401k after one year and a competitive wage. SUMMARY: The Driver is responsible for driving a truck on an established route to deliver goods to and from warehouse and/or to customers by performing the following duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Drives truck to deliver goods to customers and warehouse.
Loads and unloads truck.
Issues or obtains customer signature on receipt for pickup or delivery.
Collects or picks up empty containers or rejected or unsold merchandise.
Records deliveries information on daily delivery log.
Relays any customer concerns to management.
Resolves customer concerns while out in the field, if possible.
Cleans and maintains truck on a daily basis and when necessary.
Reads orders to ascertain order details including quantities of product.
Obtains products from bins or shelves.
Packages products for shipping.
Completes order receipts.
Keeps records of outgoing orders.
Performs required administrative tasks including all required reports and correspondence.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, licenses and registrations required:
Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Other skills required: Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. COMPETENCIES:
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and exposed to outside weather conditions
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity, to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl, talk or hear
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Additional remarks regarding work environment: in and out of truck and buildings, up and down stairs
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: company truck, hand truck, pallet jack, cell phone
Sheridan Fruit Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Benefits of working as a Driver in Portland, OR:
? Learning opportunities
? Opportunities to grow
? Competitive salary
