OverviewCharlie’s Produce – Who We AreCharlie’s Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, with distribution centers in Seattle, Spokane, Portland, Anchorage, Boise, and Los Angeles. The secret to our 40 years of 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 provides a healthy employee stock ownership program, competitive Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance plans. And our newest benefit offers Pre-Paid Fully Funded College Tuition to our employees and the dependent children of our employees after 1 year!ResponsibilitiesScheduleAM and PM shift available, weekends includeThe RoleClass A driving position with various shifts available: morning, evening and midnight start times available.Drivers are home every day or night! All dispatching is out of our Irwindale, California location at 5301 Rivergrade Rd.You will make local produce deliveries to foodservice and retail businesses with an electric lift gate, electric pallet jack and a hand truck.Drivers assist customers on location with orders and communicate any problems with our dispatch team.We drive newer and expertly maintained trucks, all with automatic transmissions!We take the COVID-19 pandemic very seriously. Proper safety precautions recommended by professionals and required by law will be necessary for the forseeable future. We will provide proper training and equipment for all new drivers, who will be required to adhere to these rules.QualificationsEssential Responsibilities Include but Not Limited To* Performs daily routine safety checks, and pre-trip inspections on assigned vehicle* Ensures all safety measures appropriate for operation of assigned vehicle are consistently and efficiently applied* Operates vehicle in all assigned service areas in a timely and efficient manner* Loads all assigned materials according to normal operating procedures and reports any violations to supervisor* Ensures materials being transported comply within the legal load limits* Reports all accidents and/or safety violations to the appropriate authority and in a timely manner* Maintains good customer relations and positively influences the community’s perception of the Company throughout all applicable service areas* Must be at least 23 years of age* 1-2 years experience preferredCharlie’s Produce Offers* The stability that comes with working for the largest privately-owned Produce distributor on the west coast* A family oriented, supportive work environment where employees are treated as people.Charlie’s Produce Total Compenstation Package Includes* Competitive pay structure* 90 day performance review* Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance* We recognize and reward hard work and commitment.Supplemental retirement plan through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Robust employee assistance programPaid time off and paid holidaysPre-tax commuter benefits* Employer-covered College Program* 401k available* Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and visionSupplemental InformationThis employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security with the information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.* Upon hire, must be able to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, minimal first dose will be accepted.Charlie’s Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.