Van Driver

Charlie's Produce; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

ESOP and 401(k)

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Performance-based raise

Annual review

Job summary

Charlie’s Produce is hiring a delivery driver responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of produce to customers in a sprinter van. You will check invoices, assist with unloading, and provide superior customer service at each delivery.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, reading English per DOT rules, and maintaining a satisfactory driving record. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and more.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years or older.
• Driving experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Read and understand English as per DOT rules.
• Satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Deliver produce safely and efficiently using a sprinter van.
• Check invoices during deliveries and handle cash/credit as applicable.
• Assist customers with unloading using a hand truck.
• Provide excellent customer service at each delivery.
• Adhere to dash cam policy and vehicle care obligations.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Driving experience

Customer service

English reading

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Compensation: USD 19.00 - USD 20.00 - hourly

Company Description

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.
• 100% Prepaid 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 the safe and efficient delivery of produce to customers, driving a sprinter van.

Essential Responsibilities Include but Not Limited To

• 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 & maintain a flexible, cooperative, team-oriented & customer-focused attitude with co-workers & other departments
• Must be comfortable operating a company vehicle equipped with an outward and driver facing dash cam.
• Adhere to company policy regarding dash cam usage and data privacy.
• Drivers are expected to maintain the functionality of their assigned vehicle's dash cam.
• All other duties as requested or assigned

Required Skills and Experience

• Be 18yrs old or older
• Driving experience preferred
• 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

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

Qualifications

• At least one year of driving experience, delivery driver experience preferred.
• Provide at least five (5) year Driving Record from the DMV
• Valid Medical Card and endorsements
• Pass pre-employment drug test, criminal background check, and reference check
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs frequently

Additional Information

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

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.

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