Alpine Food Distributing, Inc. is a well-established, locally and family-owned company that distributes food products to retailers in the 9 western states. We have an excellent reputation both in the industry and the community. We continue to grow year after year, and we have an immediate opening for a dedicated and hard-working CDL Driver in our Transportation department.

Alpine is an equal opportunity employer who offers a competitive wage and benefits:

Wage dependent on experience, ranging from $19-$24 per hour to start, plus additional compensation dependent on routes, etc.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) match

Job Title: CDL Driver Reports To: Transportation Manager FLSA: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Position Information: Drives and delivers product locally in the Portland Metropolitan area and additional states to include: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, California, and Arizona. Represents the company as an ambassador of customer service and excellence. Engages third party assistance with delivery unloading when necessary. Manages licensing, medical certifications, hours of service and mandatory DOT regulations.

Essential Position Functions:

Trained to drive a Semi Tractor

Pull Trailers in a safe manner

Abide by roadway speed limits and laws

Perform Pre-trip inspections

Adhere to hours of service rules

Monitor refrigerated trailer and load temperatures

Maintain all trip and load documents

Deliver and pick up product in a timely manner

Professional behavior and clean attire when representing Alpine

Keep tractor clean, sweep out trailers

Manage licensing, medical certifications and DOT regulations

Constant communication with Transportation Supervisor

Timely submittals of required documentation such as Driver Sheets, Load info, etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to drive in inclement weather

Strong safety skills and awareness while driving

Forklift experience

Able to lift up to 50 pounds

Professional Customer Service Skills

Education & Experience:

A Class A CDL with acceptable MVR and PSP

Minimum of 1 year of recent verifiable driving experience

Successful passage of Road Test

DOT Medical Card / Certification

Successful passage of DOT pre-employment drug screen, physical agility test, medical examination, and criminal background check.

Special Skills (if applicable):

Flexible – able to manage constant interruptions, changing schedules and tasks

Patience and empathy for customer and team needs

Physical Demands:

Regularly required to sit; use hands, fingers, handle or feel; reach with both arms and hands, talk and hear

Sedentary, driving for long hours at a time.

Frequently required to lift up to 50 lbs. and use equipment such as pallet jack.

Exposure to fluctuating weather and warehouse environments.

Work Environment:

Work performed primarily in vehicle, with frequent warehouse, loading dock, and customer interactions. Will need to manage frequent distractions and elevated noise levels at times. Sitting for long periods of time, with physical demands as listed to receive and deliver loads.

Supervision:

This position has no direct Supervisory responsibility.

This position receives Supervision depending upon the assignment. In some cases, Supervisor outlines steps involved in completing assignments or standard procedures are available to enable the employee to work in a routine fashion. The end results of this work are sometimes checked.