Driver - Non-CDL C

Job Description

Benefits on Day 1 – Competitive Pay – Supportive Environment

At Brightfarms, we exist for two reasons - People and our Planet. We use state of the art indoor farming techniques to produce pesticide free product that are insanely fresh and delicious. We are dedicated to our mission of reducing the environmental impact of food and we serve the local communities where we grow so our supply chain is simple and easy to trace.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 6am-2pm

Benefits:

Medical, Dental & Vison

Health Saving Acct with starter funds

Up to 4% match on 401k

Short term disability, long term disability, life insurance and AD&D

Paid maternity and paternity leave.

Paid holiday, sick and vacation days.

Employee assistance program offers counseling services.

Tuition reimbursement

Job Description:

Responsible for loading, unloading, and driving of delivery trucks in a safe manner while following all food safety protocols.

* Duties and responsibilities*

Safely operate forklift to load and unload trucks

Safely operate truck in accordance with all laws

Ensure accurate record keeping of items loaded and cleaning performed

Adhere to all current SOP’s, procedures, and quality requirements

Report damaged product, faulty equipment, and possible contamination to the supervisor, SQF Practitioner, or management

Ability to thrive in a high paced environment

Perform repetitive physical tasks involving considerable bending, stooping, and walking

High regard for personal hygiene and following all food safety protocols

Maintain a safe, clean, organized truck, and perform regular cleaning

Create a good relationship with customers and vendors

Help in the greenhouse as needed

Flexibility with weekend and extended daily hours is mandatory

Report food safety and quality problems to Supervisor, the SQF Practitioner or directly to Senior Management.

Qualifications

Valid Non CDL C Driver’s License

Commercial vehicle experience a plus

Clean driving record

Ability to pass a DOT physical

Ability to fulfill routine logs related to food safety and inspection reports, either in paperwork or digital form

Working conditions

Trucks/Greenhouse/Warehouse/Coolers. Employees will have frequent exposure to seasonal conditions which may range from extreme heat and humidity in the summer to cold in the winter. Most of the hours will be during the nights and early morning. Will spend the majority of time driving truck and performing the loading and unloading. The noise level of machines and cooling units can be loud. All safety gear will be provided, and expected to be used, for conditions involving extreme weather, noise, and chemical exposure.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, employees are expected to constantly use hands to finger, handle or feel, as well as talk and hear. Loading and Unloading trucks requires walking, reaching with hands and arms, as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing. The lifting requirements are to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, often lift up to 25 pounds, and constantly lift up to 10 pounds. The employee should have clear correctable vision at close and distance range, as well as peripheral vision to notice safety hazards.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BrightFarms, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at BrightFarms, please contact

Full-time