Non-CDL Driver
About the job
- Applicants must be at least 23 years old due to insurance requirements.
- A valid Class C (Non-CDL) driver's license and registered medical card with Interstate qualification are required.
- Applicants must be able to lift, push, and pull more than 50 pounds throughout the shift.
- Applicants must be able to read and understand English under Department of Transportation rules.
- Applicants must have a satisfactory driving record.
- All job offers are contingent on passing a criminal background check, a pre-employment drug screen that includes THC, and a company road test.
- Safely and efficiently deliver produce to customers in the Central Oregon delivery area.
- Accurately check invoices while making deliveries.
- Load and unload product from the trailer.
- Provide customer service while interacting with customers at each delivery.
- Assist in issuing credit memos and collecting payment from cash-on-delivery customers.
- Maintain a flexible, cooperative, team-oriented, and customer-focused attitude with colleagues.
- Maintain equipment professionally and ensure it is reliable and safe.
- Deliver palletized product to a dock or using a lift gate.
- Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
- At least one year of driving experience is highly 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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Simplify's Take
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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