Class A Truck Driver Fred Meyer Transportation

About the role

Safely transport goods to stores and customers of the distribution trucking company. Perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer is part of the Kroger family of companies, serving customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. We bring diverse teams together with a passion for food and people to feed the human spirit.

Responsibilities

• Drive truck to deliver goods to stores and other customers.
• Adhere to all federal, state, corporate, and departmental safety standards.
• Inspect truck for defects before, during, and after trips; submit report indicating truck condition.
• Check refrigeration trailer for malfunctions.
• Weigh load.
• Unload merchandise at store.
• Pick up goods at vendor locations (backhauls) and verify products and quantities as loaded.
• Maintain flexibility to work any shift, including weekends on a regular basis.
• Perform basic arithmetic: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Compute rate, ratio, and percent, and draw and interpret graphs.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Valid Commercial Class A CDL driver's license.
• Must meet all Federal Department of Transportation physical requirements of a Class A CDL driver.
• Ability to travel independently.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Commitment to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Familiarity with trucking terms and processes.
• Ability to back 53' trailers safely into store docks or vendor locations.
• Ability to operate over-the-road tractors, refrigeration units, dollies, electric or manual pallet jacks.
• 1 year's active driving experience with one year's doubles experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Desired: One year Tractor/Trailer driving experience.

Benefits

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your well-being, including:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through the industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth through industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.