Class B Driver
About the role
Cubicles not your thing? Spend your days on the road and nights at home when you drive for Charlie's Produce! We're looking for qualified Class B Drivers to grab this career opportunity by the steering wheel and deliver nourishment to our communities across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Charlie's Produce is the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie’s was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus. With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like‑minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- At least 23 years of age (insurance requirement)
- Possess a CDL Class B or A
- Maintain an acceptable driving record (both personal and commercial)
- All job offers are contingent upon passing a criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screen (includes THC), and company road test
Qualifications
- 1+ year of driving experience highly preferred
- Valid Class B CDL and medical card, Interstate qualification, registered
- Demonstrated ability to lift/push/pull 50+ lbs. throughout shift
- Per DOT rules, ability to read and understand English
- Satisfactory driving record
Skills
- Attention to detail in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment
- Superior customer service skills
- Flexible, cooperative, team‑oriented attitude
- Ability to promote and maintain a customer‑focused mindset with colleagues
Benefits
- Amazing company culture
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage effective the first of the month following hire
- ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k)
- Paid vacations and paid holidays
- Coverage under State Sick Leave
- 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Pay
Starting at $27 or higher depending on experience. Potential 90‑day performance‑based raise. Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure.
Schedule
Typical dispatch times are between 12 AM and 4 AM.