Delivery Driver

Company Description

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

At Charlie's Produce, people are at the heart of everything we do. As the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, we've built our reputation by delivering quality products, exceptional service, and creating opportunities for our employees to thrive.

For more than four decades, we've been committed to connecting communities with fresh, high-quality produce. That commitment is made possible by a dedicated team that brings passion, innovation, and a strong work ethic to everything they do. Whether you're serving customers, supporting operations, or driving our business forward, your contributions help nourish communities and make a meaningful impact every day.

We're growing, and we're looking for talented individuals who share our values of quality, teamwork, and service. If you're looking for a company where your work matters and your career can grow, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Charlie's Produce?

- Collaborative and supportive company culture
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first of the month following hire
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid vacation and 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

Additional Compensation Details:

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

Job Description

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

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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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