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Peterson Cheese

CDL B Delivery Driver - Portland/Vancouver (No Nights/Weekends)

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What they do

A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.

$44,400 / year median in Oregon

-11% projected decline

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Job Description

SUMMARY OF
POSITIONResponsible for distributing customer orders for all Peterson street business in an accurate, timely, and safe manner. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESPreserve truck and product in good condition. Deliver to correct accounts in a timely manner. Pick up and load product/backhaul per returned product procedures and credit procedures. Establish and maintain effective and friendly customer relations with accounts serviced on routes.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
& ABILITIESAbility to communicate clearly and concisely in English in both written and verbal medium.

Strong mathematical ability to perform basic math functions.

Demonstrated customer service skills including the ability to resolve and deal with conflict in a calm, positive manner; ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of customers; ability to problem solve; and ability to establish and maintain rapport with customers.

Prior experience and strong understanding of commercial driving and delivery required. Commercial Driving License (CDL) in applicable class (A or B) required. Demonstrated safe driving record and drug/alcohol free.

Prior experience and/or knowledge of warehouse/distribution operations. Ability to learn and read detailed paperwork, product codes, and manage a large volume of information at the same time. While sedentary in driving, this position is highly physical at each customer stop involving constant standing, bending, walking, moving product, etc. Frequently operates in a warehouse temperature environment and outdoor elements when transporting product from truck to customer location.

Utilizes fingers, hands, wrists, and arms constantly to load, unload, stocking and driving. Frequent lifting of product ranging from 2 lbs. to 80 lbs. Consistent use of hand truck to move product up/down ramps, tight spaces and other areas that can range from 50 to 300 lbs.
SCHEDULE
Monday FridayShift times: 4-10 hour shifts4:00 AM Finish, End time varies.

Pay is expected to start between $25 - $29 per hour Other benefits include optional enrollment into the company medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, and other supplemental insurance plans.

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance