ORGANIC CLASS A DRIVER

TITLE:                     ORGANIC CLASS A DRIVER

LOCATION:             LAMONT, CA

COMPENSATION:  $19.50 / HOUR

PURPOSE:

Transport product, packaging materials, ice, and related supplies from harvesting sites to packing sheds and vice versa.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Shuttle trailers from harvesting site to packing shed and back. Transport packaging materials, ice and other supplies as assigned safely to various field sites. Load trailers and/or Bobtail truck manually with product and follow all safety rules in-house and on public roads. Assist with general farm harvest and other miscellaneous duties as assigned. Must be able and willing to travel out of town for extended periods. Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor/Foreman.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to continuously work outdoors all day in various and sometimes extreme weather conditions. Ability to continuously work with product and equipment at ground level. Ability to enter and exit truck which has steps of 3 ft. and 7 inches from the ground to the step. Ability to work on uneven terrain both on foot and while aboard moving equipment. Ability to get on and off various stationary and moving equipment. Must wear corrective lenses if required/listed on driver’s license. Must be able to move items weighing up to 65 lbs.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous truck driving experience with manual transmission is preferred.
• Must be able to drive double trailers.
• Ability to read field tickets.
• Strength and ability to safely maneuver a diesel truck pulling a set of loaded trailers.
• Must have the ability to travel, 5 months out of the year, as required to: Yuma, Coachella and Westmorland.
• Must have a valid Class A driver’s license with a clean DMV driving record.
• Must pass pre-placement drug/alcohol screen, physical and functional capacity evaluation.

HOURLY EMPLOYEES:

• Subsidized benefits package including Medical and Dental coverage
• Generous vision reimbursement allowance for each covered family member per calendar year
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off/Paid Sick and Safe Time
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Discounted gym memberships with InShape health clubs
• Discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California