Commercial Driver IV - Salinas, CA

Wilbur-Ellis Company; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Mental health benefits

Retirement plans

Other benefits

Job summary

Wilbur-Ellis Company in Salinas, CA is seeking a Commercial Driver IV to deliver goods and support warehouse operations. The role combines driving with hands-on tasks, requiring a safety-first mindset in a busy agribusiness setting.

You will operate forklift and pallet jack equipment, perform vehicle inspections, and ensure all paperwork is complete. A valid CDL-A, clean driving record, and willingness to work overtime are essential.

Qualifications

• Commercial driving experience with a valid CDL-A and clean record is required.
• Endorsements for Doubles, Haz-Mat, and Tankers are preferred.
• Forklift experience and ability to lift up to 50 lbs are needed.
• Overtime hours may be required during busy seasons.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment including forklift, order picker, pallet jack, and other equipment.
• Perform vehicle safety inspections and maintain logs for mileage and fuel.
• Ensure all shipments have proper shipping documents and paperwork.
• Meet regulatory and safety requirements and maintain warehouse cleanliness.

Skills

Commercial driving

CDL Class-A

Forklift operation

Doubles endorsement

Haz-Mat endorsement

Tankers endorsement

Overtime availability

Agriculture experience (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us!Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.“We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.”Role Overview:The primary role of the Commercial Driver IV is driving/operating a company truck for deliveries of goods and services to a varied customer base. The Driver also performs general warehouse duties, including but not limited to stocking and retrieving packages and bulk containers, driving a forklift, and general housekeeping.A Sample of What You’ll Do in this Role:Operate material handling equipment including forklift, order picker, pallet jack, and other equipment.Operate a manual pallet jack with pallets weighing up to 3200 lbs.Ensure all shipments include proper shipping documents.Perform vehicle safety inspections.Maintain mileage and fuel logs on all vehicles.Ensure no product leaves or enters the warehouse without the necessary paperwork.Meet and complete all regulatory and safety requirements.Assist with maintaining warehouse cleanliness.What You Bring to the Role:3+ years of commercial driving experienceValid driver’s license with Class-A CDL and a clean driving recordAbility to repetitively bend and lift boxes and bags up to 50 lbs.Endorsements for Doubles, Haz-Mat, and Tankers.Forklift experience, will be certified on the jobAble to work overtime hours during busy seasonsHigh School Diploma or equivalentYour Digital & Technology Capabilities:Experience using digital systems to maintain vehicle logs, shipping documentation, and regulatory records accuratelyComfortable using mobile devices, warehouse technology, and transportation management tools to support daily operations and communicationsWillingness to adopt new technologies, including AI-powered productivity tools such as Copilot, to improve efficiency, safety, and decision-makingWhat Makes You a Great Fit:You present a professional personal appearance to our customersYou’re a strong communicator with good interpersonal skillsYou speak and write English fluentlyYou’re experienced in agriculture (preferred)Compensation and Benefits:The base compensation for this position ranges from $24.76 to $33.03 per hour. Please note that wages may vary depending on skills and experience.This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://mywebenefits.com/#CDL2025Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employerWilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.Wilbur-Ellis is for and about peopleWilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforceWilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.Follow our career social media accounts!Instagram: IG • TikTok: TikTok • Facebook: FB • LinkedIn: LinkedIn