Driver (Az)

Pure Hothouse Foods, marketed under the Pure Flavor® brand, is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing, strong support for our retail & foodservice customers, and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers, inspired to put quality, flavor, and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America.

With a dedicated, energetic and highly skilled workforce, we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive, vibrant organization.

**Job Summary**:
The AZ Driver is responsible for ensuring safe local, pick-up and delivery of fresh produce and packaging supplies to Pure Hothouse Foods distribution centers.

**Responsibilities**:

- Local and cross border deliveries and pickups between growers, suppliers, and customers
- Complete required paperwork, circle checks, hour logbooks, truck cleaning checks
- Accurately complete paperwork and maintain records
- Load and unload goods using forklift or manual hand jack occasionally
- Report all equipment and mechanical issues to Warehouse Manager
- Present a professional and respectful manner with customers, vendors, and growers; customer service skills
- Other core expectations as defined by the company

**Qualifications**:

- Secondary school diploma or equivalent required
- Current AZ Driver Licence and a clean driver abstract, required
- Minimum three (3) years experience AZ driving, preferred
- Valid Passport required, must be able to legally cross the US-Canada border without restrictions; FAST pass preferred
- Knowledge of regulations governing truck transportation, including record keeping requirements
- Commitment to adhere to all security and safety procedures
- Excellent driving skills and the ability to show good judgement
- Ability to remain focused for extended periods of time and react quickly in emergency situations
- Ability to operate a manual hand jack and a forklift
- Proficient in English communication; oral, written and reading
- Steel toed shoes, required

**Work Environment**:

- Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; must be flexible.
- Work inside an enclosed vehicle while driving and exposed to varying outdoor conditions and weather while loading and unloading truck.
- The noise level in the work environment can be loud due driving conditions, packaging machinery and forklift truck operation during loading and unloading.
- The position involves lifting regularly up to 50-pounds and the ability to sit for prolong periods of time.
- Exposure to fluctuating and extreme temperature changes that can be seen in a refrigerated environment that range from 45-55°F.

**_ If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, submit your resume to Pure Hothouse Foods today_**

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