Class A Driver - Hostler

Charlie's Produce; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a dynamic role in logistics. In this position, you'll be responsible for safely maneuvering trailers in a fast-paced warehouse environment while fostering teamwork and communication. The company prides itself on its commitment to quality and community, offering a supportive culture and numerous benefits, including 100% paid college tuition for employees and their dependents. Join a passionate team that values growth and innovation, and help enhance communities through quality produce.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

ESOP (Profit Sharing)

401(k)

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Pre-tax Commuter Benefits

Onsite Parking

100% Paid College Tuition

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Performance-based Raise

Qualifications

• Must be 23+ years old with a valid Class A CDL and medical card.
• 1+ year of driving experience preferred, with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maneuver trucks around warehouses and communicate with staff over radio.
• Promote a flexible, cooperative, team-oriented attitude with co-workers.

Skills

Driving Experience

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Valid Class A CDL

Tools

Ottawa Yard Truck

Job description

Company Description

$30-$32/hr DOE

Full time, all shifts available

Charlie’s Produce - Who We Are

Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie’s was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like-minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

What we offer:

• An amazing company culture!
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations, paid holidays.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits, and onsite parking.
• 100% Paid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• 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 moving trailers around our warehouses in SODO located at 4103 2nd Ave S and communicating with our supervisors and staff over radio about trailer moves.

• Accurately and safely maneuver trucks around our Seattle warehouses using an Ottawa yard truck.
• Ability to work with a team and communicate effectively using radios.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Promote & maintain a flexible, cooperative, team-oriented attitude with co-workers.
• All other duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• 23+ years or older.
• 1+ year of driving experience highly preferred.
• Valid Class A CDL and medical card.
• Demonstrated ability to lift/push/pull 50+ lbs. throughout the shift.
• Per DOT rules, applicant should have the ability to read and understand English.
• Satisfactory driving record.
• Must be open to working Saturdays.

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

Charlie's Produce is the largest privately owned produce wholesaler 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

Supplemental Information

This is a safety-sensitive position.

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.

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.