Class B Driver - Anchorage

Charlie's Produce • Anchorage, AK

3d

About The Position

Drives a company truck to deliver produce to customers on an assigned route. The role also assists the warehouse with storing incoming produce and returning produce to coolers; fueling trucks and trailer refrigeration units; occasionally picking produce orders; hooking and unhooking trucks from trailers; inspecting equipment; loading and unloading trailers; and breaking down produce pallets. The driver completes required paperwork in a timely manner.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Compensation is reviewed yearly, with the possibility of an increase based on performance and tenure.

Requirements

• Commercial Class B Driver’s License.
• At least one year of Class B driving experience.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug testing and a background check.
• Valid Medical Card.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Visually and physically inspect the delivery vehicle, which may be a small pickup or a 32,000-GVW truck with a 26-foot cargo box.
• Check vehicle oil and water levels, tires, blinkers, leaf springs, horn, headlights, and flashers for proper operation.
• Load a hand truck or pallet jack into the truck; when driving a small pickup, load individual product boxes according to the manifest.
• Notify the dispatcher of departure time and the first stop.
• Park in designated areas and greet customers to discuss returns, additional product needs, and product drop locations.
• Use the ramp, lift gate, or tailgate to access product.
• Communicate effectively about products with customers and the warehouse order selector team.
• Maintain knowledge of the product line, prices, delivery times, promotional services, and related information as required.
• Check delivered product against the manifest, then unload and transport it to the designated drop area using a hand truck or electric pallet jack.
• Down-stack product and load empty pallets back onto the truck.
• Obtain the customer's signature for delivered product, accept payment, and write credit slips as needed.
• Return the hand truck or pallet jack to the truck after delivery.
• At the end of the shift, return to the loading dock, unload returned product, and transport it to the check-in or staging area.
• Turn paperwork in to the dispatcher and either load additional product or finish the shift.
• Assist with warehouse tasks, including storing incoming produce, returning produce to coolers, fueling trucks and trailer refrigeration units, occasionally picking produce orders, hooking and unhooking trucks from trailers, inspecting equipment, loading and unloading trailers, and breaking down pallets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (profit sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations and paid holidays.
• Paid sick time after 90 days.
• 100% prepaid college tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Yearly review with the possibility of a compensation increase based on performance and tenure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed