Route Delivery Driver - Distribution

About the Role

Our team is entering an exciting new chapter, combining the strengths and experience of Ocean Beauty and Pacific Seafood to build a stronger operation for our team members, customers, and communities. We believe we are Stronger Together. At Pacific Seafood, we provide the world with the healthiest proteins while fostering a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We value servant leadership, personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance, guided by our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence.

The Route Delivery Driver is a key role supporting operational efficiency, enhancing brand reputation, and driving sales. This position is ideal for someone who is customer service-oriented, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Be a role model in applying The Pacific Group Diamond Philosophy (Productivity, Quality, Excellence, and Teamwork) and promote teamwork.
• Ensure goods are loaded into trucks in a safe and logical order; communicate needed changes to the manager.
• Ensure the load is properly secured.
• Verify orders to ensure correct products are loaded and delivered.
• Deliver orders to customers according to a predetermined route delivery schedule; communicate routing changes to the manager.
• Handle merchandise in a safe and efficient manner.
• Unload products from the delivery truck and place product as the customer desires.
• Provide efficient, accurate, and productive service to customers.
• Perform backhauls, airport pickups, and other tasks as needed.
• Complete all necessary delivery paperwork accurately and in full, including credit/debit documentation.
• Return all shipping documents, return product, and credit documentation to the designated area after deliveries.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report any maintenance problems to the manager.
• Maintain the integrity of the company-customer relationship within the scope of the job function.
• Address and communicate customer issues and requests promptly to facilitate resolution.
• Represent the company positively in all customer interactions.
• Perform all required safety checks (e.g., pre/post-trip) to meet company safety standards; report safety issues or needed repairs.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
• Adhere to all company, state, and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall goals and objectives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of one year of related experience in delivery and sales of perishable food products.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past 3 years.
• Ability to pass a road test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of succeeding in time-sensitive situations.
• Familiarity with the local area, including streets, highways, and buildings.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Standing for sustained periods of time.
• Walking to accomplish tasks.
• Reaching by extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Grasping objects with fingers and palm.
• Talking to convey detailed or important instructions accurately.
• Hearing to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels and receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Regularly lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds.
• Occasionally stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Exposure to office and warehouse environments.
• Moderate noise levels.
• Exposure to wet, cold, and/or humid temperatures in plant environments.
• Use of standard office equipment and heavy machinery.

Pay

$23.03 - $26.03 per hour.

Benefits

Total compensation includes more than just your base wage. We invest in our team members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package:

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life, and short-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit-sharing match.
• Paid time off for all regular full-time team members, including sick days, holiday pay, vacation, and personal time.
• Employee Assistance Program—confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to team members and immediate family members.
• Product purchase program.