Non CDL Driver
About the job
- Be at least 23 years old.
- Hold a valid driver's license and a registered medical card with Interstate qualification.
- Be able to lift, push, and pull more than 50 pounds throughout the shift.
- Be able to read and understand English, as required by Department of Transportation rules.
- Have a satisfactory driving record.
- Pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen (including THC), and company road test; job offers are contingent on passing these checks.
- Deliver produce safely and efficiently to customers throughout the Phoenix Metro area.
- Accurately check invoices while making deliveries.
- Load and unload product from the trailer using an electric pallet jack.
- Provide customer service while interacting with customers at each delivery.
- Assist in issuing credit memos and collecting payment from COD 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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