Driver in Portland, Oregon at O.S. Holdings, Inc

General Summary Description

The Truck Driver supports Oregon Spice Company’s warehouse and material-handling operations by safely transporting raw materials, finished goods, supplies, and other materials between Company facilities. The position regularly operates a Company box truck, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.

When not transporting materials between facilities, the Truck Driver assists with warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory movement, and related duties. This position is responsible for the safe operation and inspection of assigned vehicles and equipment and must follow all Oregon Spice Company food safety, quality, GMP, and workplace safety requirements.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

Include, but are not limited to:

• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Oregon Spice Company’s food safety and quality systems.

• Understand and follow applicable GMPs, SOPs, SSOPs, safety procedures, and Company policies.

• Safely operate Company box trucks to transport materials, products, equipment, and supplies between Company facilities.

• Perform required pre-use inspections of Company vehicles and promptly report unsafe conditions, damage, or maintenance concerns.

• Safely operate forklifts and other powered material-handling equipment as required.

• Load and unload the box truck using forklifts, pallet jacks, lift gates, and other approved equipment.

• Verify products, quantities, and documentation before transferring materials between locations.

• Properly position and secure loads before transporting materials.

• Maintain accurate and legible transfer, inventory, vehicle, and other required Company records.

• Move and organize raw materials, finished goods, packaging, and supplies within warehouse areas.

• Assist with shipping and receiving activities as needed.

• Assist with warehouse organization, housekeeping, and sanitation.

• Follow pedestrian, dock, forklift, vehicle, and material-handling safety procedures.

• Maintain Company vehicles and material-handling equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

• Immediately report vehicle accidents, equipment incidents, product damage, inventory discrepancies, or unsafe conditions to management.

• Perform other warehouse, shipping, receiving, and related duties as assigned.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license required.

• Must maintain a driving record acceptable under Company vehicle and insurance requirements.

• Must successfully complete Oregon Spice Company forklift operator training and evaluation before independently operating powered industrial trucks.

Required Experience

• Experience safely operating a box truck or similar commercial-style vehicle required.

• Forklift operating experience required.

• Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, material-handling, or inventory experience preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to safely operate a box truck, forklift, pallet jack, and related material-handling equipment.

• Ability to load, unload, stage, and secure materials safely.

• Ability to read and understand shipping documents, transfer records, safety rules, and operating instructions.

• Ability to accurately document material movements and transfers.

• Ability to recognize and report unsafe vehicle or equipment conditions.