Commercial Delivery Driver & Warehouse Support

Bend OR

Description

Agricultural Connections/Land to Plate Cooperative is a specialty distributor of farm-direct local food. The Commercial Delivery Driver and Warehouse Support team member is responsible for retrieving product from local and regional partner suppliers, delivering product to customers in Central Oregon, primarily Bend, and for supporting warehouse efforts/maintenance. This position represents an important linkage between the foodservice and commercial food industry and our local farming community. Key Job Responsibilities Logistics, Aggregation, Distribution, Food Safety, Warehousing, Vehicle maintenance Pick up, organize, transport local and regional farm goods to the Bend AC Warehouse Clean, prepare, and assist with maintenance of delivery vehicles and warehouse facility Understand and comply with relevant food safety regulations and assist with any necessary record keeping Deliver orders to Central Oregon commercial clients Track any refundable items for return to suppliers Other Duties & Responsibilities Act in accordance with AC’s mission and uphold the company’s brand and values Home Deliveries for the Household program and driver back up Other duties as assigned and needed by the team leader JOB QUALIFICATIONS Required Skills & Experience Valid Oregon State Driver’s License (must be insurable by AC auto insurance policy) Ability to drive various vehicles including Dodge Ram ProMaster and Freightliner box truck -- box truck has a manual transmission, no CDL required Ability to work early mornings and sometimes evenings Ability to lift and move up to 50lbs, sometimes for an extended period Ability to read, write and understand English and communicate effectively via email, phone and text Ability to accurately follow direction and work in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication and organizational skills Excel at detail management Positive attitude Stay calm amid on the fly problem-solving Additional Desired Skills Skills & Experiences Prior knowledge of local food systems and sustainability Work experience in small scale agriculture and/or in food service Work experience as a driver Experience with small, innovative business Flexible, adaptive personality; appreciation for hard work Enjoy working within a small team environment Excitement about health and the local food movement Mechanics/equipment/diesel truck background is ideal JOB SPECIFICATIONS Agricultural Connections/Land to Plate Cooperative is based in Bend, Oregon. Employees must be able to commute to this location three to six times per week. The position is mostly on the road in company vehicles. Any travel for AC purposes to off-site locations in an employee’s personal vehicle will be reimbursed at the state’s current mileage rate. SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION Schedule The schedule is Mon-Fri and start times range from 6-7AM Compensation This position is paid hourly: $17-$20 DOE Please contact us if you're seriously interested!