The Ground Delivery & Logistics Associate
On-siteCarlton, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Conduct daily deliveries of produce, meats, eggs, and prepared foods between farms, kitchens, restaurants, retail locations, and customer pickup sites. Load, unload, secure, and verify products while maintaining cold chain integrity and HACCP standards to ensure food safety. Complete assigned routes on schedule, communicate proactively about delays, and represent The Ground professionally with vendors and customers. Safely operate company vehicles, perform routine inspections, and maintain clean cargo areas. Maintain accurate delivery records and report discrepancies or operational issues immediately. Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require, with flexibility to use a personal vehicle for occasional approved deliveries.
Required Qualifications
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and the ability to safely operate cargo vans, pickup trucks, and other delivery vehicles
- Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and reliability
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple deliveries, adapt to changing schedules, and support shifting operational needs in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with team members across multiple departments
- Knowledge of safe food handling practices, including HACCP principles, temperature control, cold chain management, and the proper separation of raw and ready-to-eat foods; or the ability to quickly learn and consistently apply these standards
- Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day, stand for extended periods, and perform frequent loading and unloading activities
- Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
- Ability to use a personal vehicle for occasional approved deliveries (mileage reimbursement provided in accordance with company policy)
Desired Qualifications
- Previous delivery, logistics, warehouse, or transportation experience
- Experience handling food products or working in food service, agriculture, or retail
- Familiarity with Yamhill County and surrounding delivery routes
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