Class A CDL Transport Driver - Portland
Posted:
Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Valid Thru:
Friday, 15 August 2025
Index Requested on:
07/16/2025 13:34:51
Indexed on:
07/16/2025 13:34:51
Location:
Portland, OR, 97086, US
Industry:
Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category:
13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME
United States Bakery; dba Franz Family Bakeries is hiring!
Description:
Are you 'bread' for success?
Come make $ dough $ with us!
Franz Family Bakery was founded in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest and has become one of country's most successful bakeries. We produce a variety of baked products, marketed under a wide range of premium labels, all made with quality ingredients and a superior baking process. We employ over 4, 000 employees and distribute our products in Alaska, Idaho, California, Utah, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. We truly value our employees, are heavily focused on sustainability practices in our business and pride ourselves on giving back to the community.
Take your career to the next level and join our exciting team. Franz offers employees excellent benefits including:
- Competitive Wages
- An excellent hourly wage, starting at $30.03/hr
- Company Paid Comprehensive Healthcare Medical & Vision Benefits that begin the first of the month following 80 hours of work - No additional cost for you and your dependents!
- Dental included after 2 months
- Heath Reimbursement Account (HRA) offered through the Union
- A Company paid Union pension plan
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Generous Holiday and Vacation
- Dedicated in house fleet repair team with updated equipment
- In-House driver training programs:
- LCV (Longer Combination Vehicle)
- Smith Driver Safety System
- E-Road Telematics
- Driver School graduate training
- Discount Franz Products
We are seeking Class A Drivers to join our hard working and fast-paced team. Transport Drivers will operate tractors pulling double or triple trailers, following all DOT and company requirements, to transport bakery products safely and efficiently to the required destination in a timely manner. Drivers will load and unload trucks at each destination.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
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- Operates single, double or triple-tractor trailers on a combination of city and interstate routes outside of the main bakery plant.
- Distribute bakery products to depot centers and affiliate bakeries.
- Responsible for loading and unloading trailers daily
- Reload trailers with empty transport baskets to be returned to the main bakery plant.
- Inter-city destinations constitute short driving distances in contrast to longer destinations to depot center in outlying cities requiring 3 to 4 hour driving times.
- Related duties and projects as assigned.
- Drivers are home daily with the exception of inclement weather.
- Adherence to the Company's Core Values
Job Requirements
- High school graduate or GED required.
- loading and unloading trailers
- Pushing/ pulling/ lifting 20lbs frequently
- Must have current CDL A license ability to obtain double/triple endorsement upon hire.
- Clean driving record.
- HOURS AND SHIFT: New employees will be assigned to any workday: Monday through Sunday; and any shift: Day, Swing and/or Graveyard based upon production needs. A set schedule of days and shifts will be based solely upon the union bid process.
- Must be able to work any day, including holidays, or any shift.
- Must have reliable attendance to meet employer's attendance standards for 24/7 production facility.
Preferred Education/Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- CDL A Drivers license
- Previous experience in driving doubles; triples driving preferred.
Critical Skills and Expertise
- Being able to drive within city environment.
- Being able to maneuver large combination vehicles in tight spaces.
- Ability to read and understand English - written instructions and diagrams.
Responsibilities:
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Desired Skills:
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Benefits:
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