Non CDL Delivery Driver
About the job
- Speak and read English; bilingual ability is preferred.
- Hold a valid Alaska driver's license.
- Provide at least a five-year driving record from an Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Hold a valid medical card.
- Pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and reference check.
- Be able to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds repeatedly.
- Be able to work in a refrigerated environment.
- Operate an electric or manual pallet jack or dolly safely.
- Drive a company truck to deliver produce to customers on an assigned route.
- Assist the warehouse with storing incoming produce and returning produce to coolers.
- Fuel trucks and trailer refrigeration units.
- Occasionally pick product orders.
- Hook and unhook the truck from the trailer.
- Inspect equipment.
- Load and unload trailers.
- Break down pallets of produce.
- Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.
- Practice safe driving techniques.
- Deliver produce by the required deadline.
- Keep vehicles to company standards.
- Perform occasional warehouse duties.
- Maintain quality and food safety.
- Load and unload the truck using a pallet jack or hand truck.
- Pick up product returns.
- Interact professionally with customers.
- Help resolve or communicate customer issues to the management team.
- Collect signatures and payment at the time of delivery.
- Bilingual ability.
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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