Truck Driver - Class 1

Sun Gro Horticulture

  • Hubbard, OR
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
  • Apply easily
Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America’s top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.Sun Gro Horticulture recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. The primary goal of Sun Gro® is to promote individual employees’ sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Sun Gro Horticulture. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, Sun Gro.CDL Driver - Class 1
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Safely deliver product to customers while keeping professional attitude. Transport product back and forth as needed from plant to plant. Help in Shipping and receiving loading/unloading trucks pulling orders and keep trucks clean and in good working order. Perform light maintenance to trucks/ trailers and other duties as needed.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Backhauls raw materials for production
  • Transfers product between warehouses and storage
  • Make deliverers throughout Oregon and parts of Washington, interacting with customers.
  • Understands BOL's and paperwork documentation
  • Understands and follows all D.O.T. regulations
  • Safely loads and unloads trucks
  • Helps out in shipping and receiving when necessary
  • Assumes any task as directed by the Transportaion Manager
  • Be able to lift 70 lbs.
  • Keep trucks clean and in good working order.
  • Perform light maintenance to trucks/ trailers as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Class 'A' CDL
  • Knowledge of D.O.T. regulations
  • Ability to operate sit down forklift
  • Ability to operate electric pallet jack
  • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers & co-workers
  • Be a self-starter and team player.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum two years class A experience
  • Class A drivers license
  • Safe driving record
  • Highschool deploma or GED
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Pass background and drug test.
  • Hazmat A+
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