Company description

Collins Family Orchards in a 4th generation family farm located in Selah, WA and servicing the greater Seattle area. 

We grow a variety of tree fruits including peaches, nectarines, cherries, apples, pears, and so much more! We sell to our customers in Seattle via local area farmers markets, our CSA program, Wholesale, and our bulk fruit delivery program. 

At CFO, our focus is the fruit. We offer a wide range of the most delicious varieties we can find, and we do things right — from planting to pruning to harvesting — to bring our customers the best fruit possible

 

Job description

Who we are looking for

We are looking for dependable and outgoing delivery drivers to make Store and CSA deliveries around the Seattle area. 

A typical delivery shift is 6-9 hours. We prefer employees who can commit to the summer and fall season (June – December) with potential to continue part-time in the winter. We are looking for applicants who are interested in working full-time. 

We strongly prefer employees with experience driving a utility van and clean driving record. Extra bonus points if you know your way around Seattle.

Candidates must be comfortable loading and unloading a delivery van - lifting 30lbs repeatedly throughout the day.
 
Position Overview

Delivery driving for Collins Family Orchards is fun and autonomous.  Attention to detail is KEY!  This is a great way to see the city and deliver farm fresh produce to your community. Bonus: we deliver mostly to houses, little to no apartment complexes on routes!

CSA Deliveries:
Monday - Thursday

Online Store Deliveries:
Friday

Pay:
$21+/hour based on experience + occasional employee shindigs + free fruit!

Schedule:
Monday - Thursday, Friday as needed or interested.

Location:
This position is based out of our warehouse in Georgetown: 1622 S. Graham St. Seattle WA 98108

Job duties include

• Loading and driving a utility van

• Driving around Seattle with a packed van of
  precious fruit!

• Ensuring quality and accuracy upon delivery     

• Navigating using our delivery app on your
  smartphone (smart phone and experience using mobile navigation apps strongly
  preferred, but not required)

• Completing routes in a timely manner

• Communicating with the delivery team as needed

• Cleaning the van after your route

 

Our ideal candidate is:

• Friendly, positive, and has an upbeat attitude

• Communicates effectively

• Reliable

• Consistent attention to detail and ability to multitask

• Good problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet

• Safe and calm driving attitude

• Confident, able to work independently, and complete deliveries in a timely manner

• Is a team player and is not afraid to ask questions

• Able to give and receive constructive criticism gracefully

• Passionate about sustainable agriculture and local food

• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly

• Willingness to work in inclement conditions

• Able to respect coworkers of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and identities

 

 

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

June 24, 2022