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Distribution Driver

Job ID: 10524
Company: HEADWATERS
Location: Arcata, CA 95521
Salary: Not Specified
Number of Vacancy: 1
Employment Type: Part-time
Posted: 30+ days ago

Job Description:

Driver

Reports to: Distribution Operations Manager

Comp: Hourly Compensation DOE

Ideal Start Date: ASAP

Location: We need drivers for our distribution in Arcata, CA

Company Overview: Headwaters is a vertically-integrated Cannabis supply chain company
that focuses on cultivation, bulk commodity distribution, and consumer goods. Guided by the
tenets of sustainable agriculture and driven by a commitment to transparency, when you see a
Headwaters product, you can trust that it does right by you, the environment, and the
community.

Run by a group of of cannabis innovators with a unique blend of business and agricultural
knowledge, Headwaters is proud to be leading the Cannabis industry towards a sustainable
future. At Headwaters, every decision we make—from production strategy to design—is guided
by our three core values: Environmental Awareness, Community Partnership, and Personal
Well-Being.

We are looking for a Driver who is excited about building a new industry. The ideal candidate is
skilled at driving, can keep precise records, and is a team player.

At the highest level, this role is responsible for all transportation activities coming to and
leaving from the Arcata facility and or Carpinteria Facility including transportation to
Northern and Southern California

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive transport vehicle between Arcata or Carpinteria facility and partner facilities in and around both locations.
  • Drive transport vehicle between Carpinteria / Arcata facility and partner facilities throughout California
  • Ensure timely delivery on predetermined routes
  • Load and unload freight
  • Assist in record keeping for all transport activities
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies as well as local, state, and federal regulations governing commercial transportation

Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Reliable transportation
  • Passes Livescan background check (no felonies)
  • No recreational cannabis-use is tolerated during work hours.
  • Must be 21+ years of age
  • Must have legal working status
  • A valid Driver’s License
  • Submit DMV Driving Record

Core Competencies

Team Player: Proven ability to work cooperatively with team members at all levels across
multiple departments.

Accountability: Establishes clear expectations for self and others to achieve stated goals and
objectives. Sets regular review and oversight procedures against a plan, gives regular feedback
to ensure system and record accuracy.

Experience: Demonstrated expertise in their field with a class C driver’s license driving all types
of vans and trucks. Has learned many significant lessons and has been able to implement what
they have learned into their career. Past cannabis transportation or Military experience
preferred but not mandatory.

Judgment / Decision Making: Demonstrates consistent logic, rationality, and objectivity in
decision-making. Achieves balance between quick decisiveness and slower, more thorough
approaches, i.e., is neither indecisive nor a hip-shooter. Shows common sense. Anticipates
consequences of decisions.

Value-adds

  • Ground floor opportunity in a fast-growing startup
  • Collaborative culture with a supportive team
  • A great place to work with unlimited growth opportunities

Headwaters provides equal employment opportunities for team members and candidates
regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status,
military status or disability in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines. We hire and
promote individuals based on their qualifications for the position to be filled. We are committed
to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.