Job Description

Western Montana Growers Cooperative

Position Announcement

Title:

Part-Time Delivery Driver

Location:

Missoula, MT

Compensation:

$20.00/hr - 15-25 hrs/week. Additional Shifts may be available if desired

Benefits

: Employee Discounts

Start Date:

Immediate

The primary function of this position is to provide safe, efficient, and accurate delivery of agricultural products that are produced by the members of the WMGC as well as the products of others who hire us for delivery service. This position includes interacting face-to-face with WMGC customers and therefore requires an individual who has good customer service skills, is diplomatic, timely, well-groomed, dresses appropriately, and believes in our mission. In addition, the position involves the movement and management of many and varying items over the course of the day and therefore requires an individual who is physically capable of lifting heavy boxes up to 75lbs., is efficient, highly organized, detail-oriented, and has knowledge of produce and quality standards. The position includes a varying schedule and may include late evenings and weekend work. The driver must be able to drive a large truck in tight places and have a clean driving record.

Est. 10-25hours/week depending on shift and workload. Minimum age of 21 years old. A Commercial Drivers license is preferred but not required. CDL Drivers receive higher pay rate.

Schedule

Monday - OFF

Tuesday - On Call

Wednesday - 7:00am- 4:00pm

Thursday 2:00pm- 8:00pm

Friday - OFF

Saturday - OFF

Sunday - OFF

Primary Goals for this Job

Maintain good working relationships with WMGC Staff Ensure that our products and those of others are delivered in a safe and efficient manner Provide excellent customer service and maintain good relationships with customers Strive to eliminate delivery errors Maintain a clean and professional appearance Ensure good working condition and cleanliness of the delivery truck Maintain a good driving record

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities

Organize and load products on the truck Deliver products throughout marketing region Backhaul products from growers Pack pallets to be shipped and collect pallets along the route Ensure that all invoices are signed by an individual at the receiving entity Immediately record any credits or payments on customer invoices Report any problems with delivery to Operations Manager or GM in a timely manner Report any problems or accidents involving the delivery truck to Management Pay attention to packaging, labeling, and product quality upon delivery and report any deficiencies Communicate with customers in person to promote sales and address problems Report inventory of dry goods, fruit, storage crops and other products as requested Discuss crop and packaging problems with Warehouse Coordinator Collect boxes and crates from customers for redistribution to producers Keep daily records of truck mileage, fuel, and temperature Perform and document weekly truck checks Clean truck inside and out at the end of shift

General Guidelines

As an employee of Western Montana Growers Cooperative you should:

Keep the co-op's mission in mind:
Our mission as members or employees of Western Montana Growers Cooperative is to provide people within our region with fresh, quality products from our member's farms; to build a stable company based on cooperative principles and personal relationships which delivers quality to our customers and provides improved economic return for our members. Within this mission, the cooperative shall whenever possible work to support small-scale, family-run, and regionally-based sustainable farms and encourage cooperation and mutual aid among farmers.

Perform your tasks with accuracy, efficiency and professionalism. Be sensitive to how your work affects the work of your fellow employees. Approach your work with creativity, offering suggestions for improvements. Attempt to evaluate your work from a financial perspective, considering how your actions impact the co-op's sales and profitability. Keep confidential any information you receive about customer sales, purchases from growers, and overall co-op financial performance. Treat your fellow employees, customers and growers with fairness, courtesy and respect. Practice honesty and tact. Communicate any significant problems to the GM in a timely fashion. Expect an evaluation from the GM annually; ask for one to be scheduled if necessary. Provide constructive feedback to Management with ideas to improve the business.

Required Skills and Experience

Ability to drive a large truck in tight places Experience with customer service Efficient, highly organized and detail-oriented Ability to identify produce Ability to work independently, think critically, and problem-solve on the road Clean driving record
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:

Delivery Driving: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:

Missoula, MT 59802: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person