CDL Delivery Driver

Job title:

CDL Delivery Driver
Department:
Logistics

Reports to:

Logistics Manager
Status:
Non-Exempt, Full Time, 40 hours per week

The CDL Delivery Driver position requires being away from home 2-3 nights per week.

Competitive Wage, Great Benefits!

Hummingbird Wholesale is a small, family and employee owned & operated company distributing organic food throughout the Pacific Northwest and into northern California. We are a team of highly engaged and extraordinarily productive people who are inspired to work hard, have fun, and give our very best at all times. We are motivated by our mission, vision, and values. We work effectively & efficiently, and enjoy connecting with each other through our daily work.

Be responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of products to customers via truck while ensuring the highest standards of friendly customer service, communication, and attention to detail. Ensure safety compliance with strict adherence to procedures and proactive measures to protect Coworkers, the public, and equipment. Collaborate with external customers and internal teams to provide a seamless customer experience, addressing any delivery concerns proactively.

Work closely with the Logistics Team to maintain equipment, supplies, and information systems and provide valuable feedback on route efficiency and safety to drive continuous improvement. The wage range includes a $146.67 per week Per Diem while on duty.

• Safely operate a commercial vehicle in compliance with all DOT regulations for Class B commercial vehicle, maintaining professionalism and calm under pressure.
• Perform thorough pre and post-trip inspections and adhere to all company, governmental, and regulatory agency policies and guidelines.
• Promote a strong safety culture by working and driving safe and supporting safety with Coworkers.
• Maintain equipment and supplies, promptly reporting maintenance needs to the Logistics Manager.
• Accurately double check loads and paperwork for accuracy and ensure efficiency by securing deliveries while minimizing losses.
• Adhere to scheduled delivery windows, maintaining reliability and professionalism.
• Provide constructive feedback to Logistics and Warehouse teams to improve efficiency and customer service.
• Complete required paperwork, collect payments, and manage returnable deposit containers accurately
• Take care and pride in meeting the needs of each customer on route.
• Identify sales opportunities and issues in stores and report back to the Customer Service team and/or Logistics Manager.
• Use all company systems in compliance with established policies and procedures including workplace safety and food safety policies and procedures.
• Participate and contribute to strong safety culture by working safe and supporting safety with Coworkers.
• Help generate healthy company profits consistent with our mission and principles.
• Uphold the highest standard of food safety by following all policies and procedures in the Food Safety Plan applicable to the job title.
• Communicate in-person, via phone, and over email in a friendly and professional manner.
• Participate in department meetings and trainings as needed and/or scheduled.
• Complete company-sponsored training inLeanand
  
  Kaizenculture, use Lean and Kaizen principles in collaboration with Coworkers to reduce waste, improve customer outcomes, and support company goals and objectives.
• Comply with all applicable company, governmental, and regulatory agency policies and guidelines.
• Give great customer service, understanding that every relationship counts. Build mutually rewarding, long term relationships with Coworkers, customers, vendors, and community.
• Help drive our sustainability practices through participation in and help improving…