Delivery Driver
About the job
- Must have a valid Washington State driver's license and a clean driving record with at least three years of driving history.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must be able to repeatedly lift and move items weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Must have proven experience safely operating delivery vehicles.
- Must be proficient in using GPS navigation systems and delivery tracking applications.
- Must have basic math skills for processing delivery documentation.
- Must know Seattle metropolitan area streets and routes.
- Must be able to work in various weather conditions.
- Must be proficient with smartphones for delivery tracking and communication.
- Complete daily vehicle inspections and safety checks before starting delivery routes.
- Load and unload delivery vehicles according to prescribed safety standards.
- Transport and deliver products to customers using predetermined routes and schedules.
- Verify delivery information and obtain customer signatures for completed deliveries.
- Accurately handle delivery documentation, including manifests and delivery receipts.
- Operate material handling equipment such as hand trucks and pallet jacks when necessary.
- Report delivery issues, vehicle problems, or customer concerns to the dispatcher.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the delivery vehicle.
- Follow traffic laws and safety regulations while operating company vehicles.
- Process customer returns according to company procedures.
- Track and log delivery activities using provided systems.
- Experience with material handling equipment such as hand trucks and pallet jacks is preferred.
About the company
Charlie's Produce buys and distributes fresh produce to grocery retailers, restaurants, institutions and other wholesale customers across the western United States. Its Fresh Solutions business processes fruits and vegetables into ready-to-eat salads, snack trays and other prepared foods for retail shelves and commercial kitchens. The company earns money through product sales, combining local and international sourcing with refrigerated warehouses, delivery fleets and customer support that includes store merchandising and menu planning. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Charlie's also sells floral products and operates brands covering organic produce and cold-pressed juices.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Founded
1978
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What believers are saying
- Employees share in ownership: Charlie's retirement program includes an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- College costs get prepaid: Charlie's covers American Public University tuition for employees and dependent children, through master's degrees.
- Medical coverage starts promptly: Charlie's Seattle operations support role includes insurance from the month following hire.
What critics are saying
- Seattle support specialists work evenings: Charlie's lists 5pm starts, with weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
- Food safety adds operational exposure: Charlie's maintains a recall plan and tracks all products through its warehouse system.
- Supply disruptions complicate sourcing: Charlie's October 2026 market report flagged shipper delays and disease-reduced lettuce yields.
What makes Charlie's Produce unique
- Distribution extends beyond produce sales: Charlie's CP Logistics business sells third-party cold-chain services across Alaska and western markets.
- Growers reach broader markets: Charlie's trading division brokers produce throughout the United States and parts of Canada.
- Food handling follows external standards: Charlie's holds Safe Quality Food certification for its food safety and quality systems.
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