Delivery Driver

Frank's Produce is a subsidiary of Charlie's Produce

Frank's delivers quality produce to a wide array of customers in the Seattle area, and occupies a booth at the historical Pike Place Market.

Charlie’s Produce - Who We Are

Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are 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.

What we offer:

• An amazing company culture!
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations, paid holidays.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits, and onsite parking.
• Coverage under State Sick Leave.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Additional Compensation Details:

• Potential 90-day performance-based raise.
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure.

The Role

We are seeking a reliable Delivery Driver to join our team in Seattle, Washington. In this role, you will be responsible for safely transporting and delivering products to our valued customers while maintaining excellent service standards and ensuring timely deliveries throughout the Seattle metropolitan area.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Complete daily vehicle inspection and safety checks before starting delivery routes
• Load and unload delivery vehicles according to prescribed safety standards
• Transport and deliver products to customers following predetermined routes and schedules
• Verify delivery information and obtain customer signatures for all completed deliveries
• Handle delivery documentation accurately, including manifests and delivery receipts
• Operate material handling equipment such as hand trucks and pallet jacks when necessary
• Report any delivery issues, vehicle problems, or customer concerns to the dispatcher
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of delivery vehicle
• Follow all traffic laws and safety regulations while operating company vehicles
• Process customer returns according to company procedures
• Track and log all delivery activities using provided systems

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a valid Washington State driver's license with a clean driving record (minimum 3 years)
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
• High School Diploma or GED
• Physical ability to lift and move items weighing up to 75 pounds repeatedly
• Proven experience in safely operating delivery vehicles
• Proficiency in using GPS navigation systems and delivery tracking applications
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities
• Basic math skills for processing delivery documentation
• Knowledge of Seattle metropolitan area streets and routes
• Ability to work in various weather conditions
• Smartphone proficiency for delivery tracking and communication

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with material handling equipment (hand trucks, pallet jacks) preferred

All job offers for this position are contingent upon passing a criminal background check after a conditional offer of employment. No applicants will be disqualified based on the mere presence of criminal history, and an individualized assessment shall be conducted before any conditional offer of employment is revoked.

Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act guide

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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