Class B Driver

Charlie's Produce•Clackamas, OR

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Charlie's Produce is hiring a Class B Driver to deliver produce safely and efficiently to customers throughout the Portland Metro area. Drivers typically dispatch between 12 AM and 4 AM and are home at night. The role involves checking invoices, loading and unloading palletized product using an electric pallet jack, and delivering to a dock or using a lift gate. Drivers provide customer service at each delivery and may assist with credit memos and collecting payment from COD customers. The position requires maintaining safe, reliable equipment and a cooperative, customer-focused attitude. Job offers are contingent on passing a criminal background check, a pre-employment drug screen that includes THC, and a company road test. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

Be at least 23 years old due to insurance requirements.
Hold a valid Class B CDL and medical card; Class A CDL is also referenced as meeting the insurance eligibility requirement.
Be qualified for interstate driving and registered.
Have a satisfactory personal and commercial driving record.
Be able to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds or more throughout the shift.
Be able to read and understand English, per DOT rules.
Pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen (including THC), and company road test.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of driving experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver produce safely and efficiently to customers throughout the Portland Metro area.
Accurately check invoices during deliveries.
Load and unload product from trailers using an electric pallet jack.
Provide superior customer service when interacting with customers at each delivery.
Assist with 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.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following hire.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Paid vacation.
Company holidays.
State sick leave benefits.
100% prepaid college tuition for employees and their eligible dependents.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Opportunities for career development and advancement.
Starting pay of $27 or higher depending on experience.
Potential performance-based raise after 90 days.
Yearly review with the possibility of an increase based on performance and tenure.