Driver - Non-CDL C

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule : Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 7pm-5am

Compensation : $22 / hr + $2 / hr night differential

BrightFarms is The Place to Grow!

At BrightFarms, we’re on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. But we don’t just want to grow great tasting greens, we want them to do good as well : for the planet, for the health of people, and for the well-being of our employees. We give BrightFarmers the tools, training, support, and opportunities they need to do better for themselves and the world every day. Because when you do good for your people, they do good for the world.

BrightFarms is a national leader in the booming indoor farming industry, transforming how produce is grown and delivered with its expanding network of eight high-tech, sustainable hydroponic farms.  From seed to leaf we grow lettuce smarter, with less space, no pesticides and protected inside, so it’s better for the planet and way better for humans. BrightFarms' fresh lettuce options, from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits, are available in more than 4,500 retail stores across the East Coast, Midwest, and South.

Benefits :

• Medical, Dental & Vison
• Health Saving Acct with starter funds
• Up to 4% match on 401k
• Short term disability, long term disability, life insurance and AD&D
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid holiday, sick and vacation days
• Employee assistance program offers counseling services
• Tuition reimbursement

Job Description :

Responsible for loading, unloading, and driving of delivery trucks in a safe manner while following all food safety protocols.

Duties and responsibilities :

Additional Responsibilities when not driving include, but are not limited to :

Qualifications :

You are applying to a DOT-regulated role. This position follows regulations issued by the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). An offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening and DOT physical. An Active and Valid DOT Medical Card with longer than 4 months (120 days) until the expiration date may be submitted in leu of a DOT physical. If there is less than 4 months of validity on the DOT medical card, a DOT physical will be required.

Due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations, candidates must be at least 21 years or older. Candidate must hold a valid state-of-residence driver’s license, be able to obtain and maintain their Driver Qualification File (DQF) and be eligible to drive in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.

Working conditions

Trucks / Greenhouse / Warehouse / Coolers. Employees will have frequent exposure to seasonal conditions which may range from extreme heat and humidity in the summer to cold in the winter. Most of the hours will be during the nights and early morning. Will spend the majority of time driving truck and performing the loading and unloading. The noise level of machines and cooling units can be loud. All safety gear will be provided, and expected to be used, for conditions involving extreme weather, noise, and chemical exposure.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, employees are expected to constantly use hands to finger, handle or feel, as well as talk and hear. Loading and Unloading trucks requires walking, reaching with hands and arms, as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing. The lifting requirements are to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, often lift up to 25 pounds, and constantly lift up to 10 pounds. The employee should have clear, correctable vision at close and distance range, as well as peripheral vision to notice safety hazards.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BrightFarms is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants / employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.