delivery driver - Portland, OR , USA, United States - Columbia Sportswear Co.

Description

This role contributes to the smooth and efficient distribution of Columbia Sportswear product by picking up and delivering various products at Columbia Sportswear facilities, including: Employee Store, and local Retail/Outlet stores within the specified market.

Driver will also make pick-ups at Vendors and at times deliver to Customers. Driver will also handle special delivery or pick up requests in support of other departments.

Represents the Distribution Center and Columbia Sportswear in a courteous and professional manner, in driving as well as in personal contacts.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Pickup and deliver (including loading and unloading) various products at Columbia Sportswear facilities and outside vendors within a regional area.
• Coordinate with other departments as necessary to ensure smooth flow of information and product.
• Driver is responsible to monitor condition of trucks and will notify appropriate Supervisor/Manager when maintenance or repairs are needed.
• Frequently lift/carry over 60 pounds.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position.
• Must maintain valid Driver's License and suitable driving record.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule to meet all delivery requirements.

YOU HAVE

• Maintain positive and professional open lines of communication with all Columbia Sportswear staff in order to contribute to the smooth flow of information and efficient operation of the organization. Contacts rarely contain confidential information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including Shipping, Receiving Departments, processing product for stores, or general Warehouse work when not making deliveries, as needed.

YOU ARE

• Experience working in shipping or freight preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Experience driving trucks up to 26 foot van-style truck with lift gate.
• Must have valid Driver's license and maintain safe driving record.

JOB SCOPE
Job has a great deal of similarity and regularity in terms of tasks performed. Incumbent follows established departmental practices and procedures, but may exercise judgement regarding routes and/or traffic. Duties are performed with specific directions given and work is checked visually and by paperwork. Decisions are made within specific department guidelines.

Errors in judgment or carelessness can create problems with the shipment of product from the Distribution Center or damage to equipment, resulting in delayed product to stores or customer dissatisfaction.

JOB CONDITIONS

Job may require hours that often exceed 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week to complete priority projects and make deliveries during peak season(s).

Exposure to Distribution Center machinery/equipment such as conveyor belts, forklifts and loading docks. Exposure to traffic conditions and weather elements during deliveries.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

Columbia Sportswear is an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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The pay transparency policy is available here: Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding.

Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community.

Benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match.

Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, ID theft, and legal services).

We have extensive wellness benefits and employee discounts available.