The Ground Delivery & Logistics Associate

Description

The Ground, based in the beautiful Willamette Valley, connects farm, food, and people through hospitality. We are seeking a dependable, organized individual who enjoys being on the move and takes pride in supporting a wide range of operations across our organization. In this role, you will help connect our farms, commissary kitchen, restaurants, retail locations, and community pickup sites by ensuring products are delivered safely, accurately, and on time. Our culture is collaborative, ambitious, and fast-paced; flexibility, reliability, and a strong commitment to teamwork are essential to keeping The Ground running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Transportation & Delivery

• Safely transport produce, meats, eggs, prepared foods, beverages, and other products between farms, kitchens, restaurants, retail locations, and customer pickup sites.
• Load, unload, secure, and verify products to ensure deliveries are accurate, complete, and protected during transport.
• Complete assigned delivery routes on schedule while communicating proactively about delays or changing priorities.
• Represent The Ground professionally during interactions with team members, vendors, and customers.

Product Handling & Operations Support

• Maintain product quality and food safety by following HACCP principles, sanitation standards, and proper product handling procedures throughout the delivery process.
• Maintain cold chain integrity by verifying and documenting product temperatures at pickup and delivery, as required.
• Ensure proper separation of raw and ready-to-eat products during loading, transport, and unloading to prevent cross-contamination.
• Clean and sanitize vehicle cargo areas and delivery equipment to maintain food safety standards.
• Assist with loading, receiving, stocking, inventory transfers, and other operational support as needed between deliveries.
• Maintain accurate delivery records and promptly report product discrepancies, damage, temperature concerns, or operational issues.

Vehicle Safety & Maintenance

• Safely operate company-owned vehicles and, when needed, a personal vehicle for approved deliveries.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and keep vehicles clean, fueled, and in good working condition.
• Report maintenance issues, safety concerns, or accidents promptly and comply with all company driving policies.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and the ability to safely operate cargo vans, pickup trucks, and other delivery vehicles.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and reliability.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple deliveries, adapt to changing schedules, and support shifting operational needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with team members across multiple departments.
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices, including HACCP principles, temperature control, cold chain management, and the proper separation of raw and ready-to-eat foods; or the ability to quickly learn and consistently apply these standards.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day, stand for extended periods, and perform frequent loading and unloading activities.
• Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
• Ability to use a personal vehicle for occasional approved deliveries (mileage reimbursement provided in accordance with company policy).

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous delivery, logistics, warehouse, or transportation experience.
• Experience handling food products or working in food service, agriculture, or retail.
• Knowledge of food safety and safe product handling practices.
• Familiarity with Yamhill County and surrounding delivery routes.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Repeated bending, reaching, kneeling, and climbing in and out of delivery vehicles.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate delivery vehicles in varying weather and road conditions.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

What Success Looks Like

The ideal Delivery & Logistics Associate is dependable, organized, communicates proactively, and takes pride in supporting every part of our operation. By ensuring products arrive safely, accurately, and on time, you help create the exceptional hospitality experience our guests and customers have come to expect.

Manager: This position will report directly to Director of Hospitality and Connection 

Benefits: Benefits include health, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k), PTO for qualifying employees

The Ground is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.