Job Description:
Earl's Organic Produce, Inc., a leading distributor of organic produce throughout Northern California, seeks a skilled and safe Class A and B Delivery Driver for our San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market headquarters.
Under the supervision of the Transportation Supervisor, the selected candidate will deliver palletized orders to our diverse customer base in a timely and attentive manner. Position starts at 12:30am or after depending on route.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Class A and B California driver's license required
- Able to operate an electric Pallet Jack
- Able to operate a hand truck
- 2-3 years delivery driving experience, preferably with fresh produce company, but not necessary
- Familiarity with Bay Area traffic patterns
- Able to read directions and use a street map to plot delivery route
- Ability to maintain logs and records
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent customer service ability
- Ability to respond to feedback from others
- Ability to maintain respect and composure in stressful situations
- Attention to detail
- Desire to support other team members
- High energy!
- Desire to grow individually and to learn how to best support other team members
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs on a regular basis
- Ability to read, write understand English
- Basic warehouse experience
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Conducting thorough pre-trip safety checks
- Maintaining accurate trips logs and related reports
- Securing loads to ensure product integrity upon delivery
- Efficiently navigating assigned delivery routes
- Unloading and appropriately handling pallets and packages, per customers' specific needs
- Providing excellent customer service at every opportunity
- Informing his/her supervisor of route delays and outstanding delivery situations
- Obtaining necessary delivery receipts
- Organizing and securing all route related paperwork
- Participating in efficient route planning
- Pick-up dispatched backhauls in a timely manner
- Cultivating respectful working relationships with all customer personnel
- Contributing ideas for individual and team improvement
- Actively supporting other team members in a direct and respectful fashion
- Participating in related team projects and activities
