Seasonal Harvest Driver

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts

 Job Summary:

The  Seasonal Harvest Driver position is responsible for the pick-up and delivery of grapes from vineyards in Washington and Oregon to Maryhill Winery. The Seasonal Harvest Driver must perform all job responsibilities in a safe, timely, and efficient manner. This role requires a valid Class-B or A CDL, a clean driving record, and the ability to work flexible hours as needed during the busy harvest season from September to end of October. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Load truck accurately and safely for grape deliveries.
• Drive company vehicle to make deliveries and pick-ups, obeying traffic laws and safety procedures.
• Maintain appropriate valid CDL licensing, credentials, and acceptable driving record.
• Conduct self in a professional and ethical manner at all times. Treat external customers and internal associates with courtesy and respect.
• Provide communication via phone and email. Answer telephone calls and emails in a timely, professional and pleasant manner.
• Perform vehicle and/or forklift inspections as required, reporting routine or repair maintenance as needed to direct supervisor. Maintain presentable truck appearance, cleaning as needed. Maintain driver log.
• Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner, following all safety rules. Inform manager of any potentially hazardous conditions.

Requirements, Skills and Qualifications:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
• Regularly required to: stand, walk, use hands and arms to finger, handle, feel, or carry, reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance or stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Required to lift up-to 40 lbs. (regularly); up-to 50 lbs. (frequently); and up-to 100 lbs. (occasionally).
• Required to properly secure freight.
• Required to talk or hear; read and identify numbers for accurate order filling and receiving of material.
• Regularly required to apply sound reasoning and logic performing daily tasks.
• Required to be able to safely operate a forklift, pallet jack and/or tractor.
• Required to be able to drive Class-B commercial vehicles.

Licensing and Screening Requirements:

• Valid Class-A or B Driver’s License; and have the ability to drive in both Washington and Oregon States.
• Clear driving record.
• Current CDL Physical.
• Position is contingent upon successful background check, acceptable motor vehicle records check, and passing a drug screen test.
• Current or able to acquire forklift certification.

Compensation: 

• Competitive rate of $30.00 Per hour
• Paid sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join Maryhill Winery’s harvest team during one of the most important and fast-paced times of the year. If you have a valid CDL, enjoy driving and working in the field, and are committed to safety and professionalism, we encourage you to apply and be part of the harvest season at Maryhill Winery!