Class A CDL Driver: Produce Deliveries & Customer Service

Charlie's Produce; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

ESOP/Profit Sharing

401(k)

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Onsite parking

Tuition assistance

EAP

Performance-based raise

Annual review

Job summary

Charlie's Produce is seeking a driver to ensure safe and efficient delivery of fresh produce to customers across the Puget Sound region. You will check invoices during deliveries, unload palletized produce with a hand truck, and provide courteous service to customers at each stop.

The role requires a valid Class A CDL and medical card, 23+ years old, and the ability to lift 50+ lbs. A clean driving record and basic English literacy per DOT rules are essential features of the job.

Qualifications

• Be 23 yrs or older due to insurance requirements
• 1+ year of driving experience highly preferred
• Valid Class A CDL and medical card Interstate qualification, registered
• Demonstrated ability to lift/push/pull 50+ lbs. throughout shift
• Per DOT rules, applicant should have the ability to read and understand English
• Satisfactory driving record

Responsibilities

• Deliver ensure safe and efficient delivery of produce to customers throughout the Puget Sound region
• Accurately check invoices as you make deliveries
• Palletized product delivered to customers with hand truck
• Provide superior customer service during each delivery
• Assist in issuing credit memos and collecting payment for COD customers
• Maintain a flexible, cooperative, team-oriented, customer-focused attitude with colleagues
• Perform all other duties as requested or assigned

Job description

At Charlie's Produce, people are at the heart of everything we do. As the largest employee-owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, we've built our reputation by delivering quality products, exceptional service, and creating opportunities for our employees to thrive.

For more than four decades, we've been committed to connecting communities with fresh, high-quality produce. That commitment is made possible by a dedicated team that brings passion, innovation, and a strong work ethic to everything they do. Whether you're serving customers, supporting operations, or driving our business forward, your contributions help nourish communities and make a meaningful impact every day.

We're growing, and we're looking for talented individuals who share our values of quality, teamwork, and service. If you're looking for a company where your work matters and your career can grow, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Charlie's Produce?

• Collaborative and supportive company culture
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first of the month following hire
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• State Sick Leave benefits
• 100% prepaid college tuition for employees and their eligible dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for career development and advancement
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

Job Description

The Role

You will be primarily responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of produce to customers throughout the Puget Sound region.

• Accurately check invoices as you make deliveries.
• Palletized product will be delivered to customers with hand truck.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Perform superior customer service as you interact with customers at each delivery.
• Assist in issuing credit memos and collecting payment for COD customers.
• Promote and maintain a flexible, cooperative, team-oriented, and customer-focused attitude with colleagues.
• All other duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

• Be 23 yrs. or older due to insurance requirements
• 1+ year of driving experience highly preferred
• Valid Class A CDL and medical card Interstate qualification, registered
• Demonstrated ability to lift/push/pull 50+ lbs. throughout shift
• Per DOT rules, applicant should have the ability to read and understand English
• Satisfactory driving record

Post offer, hires for this position are contingent upon passing a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen (includes THC), and company road test.

Charlies Produce is the largest privately owned produce wholesalers on the West Coast. We are passionate about produce, our people and pride ourselves in our prompt service, quality products, and customer satisfaction.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All job offers for this position are contingent upon passing a criminal background checkafter a conditional offer of employment. No applicants will be disqualified based on the mere presence of criminal history, and an individualized assessment shall be conducted before any conditional offer of employment is revoked.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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