Farm Link Hawai‘i Hiring PT Delivery Driver (O‘ahu)

Farm Link Hawai‘i Hiring PT Delivery Driver (O‘ahu)

08 Apr 2024
Hawaii, Hawaii 00000 Hawaii USA

Farm Link Hawai‘i Hiring PT Delivery Driver (O‘ahu)

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BACKGROUND

Farm Link Hawaii (FLH) is a farmer-owned online marketplace and delivery service connecting local growers and buyers. FLHs mission is to create a thriving, transparent, and equitable food system across the State of Hawaii. To achieve this goal, FLH provides sales, aggregation, and delivery services including an island-wide cold-storage infrastructure network. FLH currently operates primarily on Oahu but plans to expand its network to neighboring islands.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking to hire at least one dependable driver to transport produce from our regional farm hubs to locations across Oahu. Successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery of local produce to pre-determined customers on specific routes, reviewing orders before delivery, loading and unloading trucks, spotting any product quality issues, and providing exceptional customer service to our client base. We will provide training to the right person who can demonstrate motivation and a willingness to learn. If youre interested in taking on a new challenge and helping build a more sustainable food system with a growing company, we encourage you to apply today.

Candidate preferably living on the North Shore, however not required.

This is a physical position that involves driving between locations, and the lifting and carrying of produce boxes that typically weigh 20 - 35 lbs. and may weigh up to 50 lbs.

Deliveries are every Tuesday and Friday. Special orders may occasionally require work on a weekend or holiday. Hours may vary daily based upon order volumes, so a flexible schedule is critical. Generally, days begin at 6:00 a.m. at our Haleiwa Cold Storage Hub and end between 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the same location.

Starting pay is $18 per hour. Compensation rate will increase $1/hour per month with satisfactory performance up to $20/hour. Further opportunities for growth and additional work will be based on exemplary performance.

Responsibilities:

- Inspect vehicle for mechanical or safety issues before departing to deliver goods

- Review orders for delivery and route accordingly to meet delivery schedules

- Load products from regional hubs into truck according to the companys specifications

- Verify that all order products are present, in clean and saleable condition

- Maintain communication with the management team, reporting any product issues

- Drive safely, stay alert, and respect the rules of the road

- Transport products from regional farm hubs to customers across Oahu

- Unload orders at customer locations, per their delivery specifications

- Obtain delivery confirmations from each customer, ensuring order fulfillment and ensure products fulfill their order, and meet their quality standards

- Seek customer feedback on products & services

- Collect payments from customers, when necessary

- Submit timesheet invoice on a bi-weekly basis

- Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking), following DOT regulations and safety standards

- Report any defects, accidents or violations

Requirements

- High school degree and be at least 21 years of age

- Driver's license, no recent moving or driving violations (clean abstract)

- A commercial drivers license (CDL) is not required

- Ability to use a smartphone & GPS

- Must have reliable transportation to work/delivery truck baseyard

Soft Skills / Demeanor

- Must be able to communicate effectively and have strong customer service skills

- Excellent organizational and the ability to manage time

- Able to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

- A strong interest in building a more sustainable and transparent food system for Hawaii

- Experience as a delivery driver, with the ability to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather, etc.)

- Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment recommendations, as needed

To apply, please send a resume and a short (no more than ½ page) statement of interest and explanation of any relevant experience to email.

For questions or clarifications email at anytime or call Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm

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