Class A Driver

Class A Driver

Full-time. Compensation: from USD 30 - hourly.

Company Description

Insurance Requirements: To be eligible for this role, candidates must be at least 23 years of age and have at least one (1) full year of driving experience operating a Class A vehicle for insurance purposes.

Cubicles not your thing? Tired of the OTR grind? Spend your days on the road and nights at home when your drive for Charlie's Produce! We're looking for qualified Class A Drivers to grab this career opportunity by the steering wheel and deliver nourishment to our communities across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Charlie's Produce | Who We Are

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

Compensation Details:

• $30.00/hour.
• Potential 90-day performance-based increase.
• Annual review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure.

Job Description

Schedule: Typical dispatch times are between 12 AM and 2 AM

The Role: You will be primarily responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of produce to customers throughout the Portland Metro area.

Essential Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Accurately check invoices as you make deliveries
• Load and unload product from trailer with electric pallet jack
• 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
• Professionally maintained, reliable and safe equipment
• Palletized product is delivered to a dock or with a lift gate
• All other duties as requested or assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

• Candidates must have at least one (1) full year of verifiable experience operating a Class A vehicle for insurance purposes
• Must be at least 23 years of age for insurance purposes
• 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

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

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.

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Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer