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:
- $24 per hour!
- Potential 90-day performance-based raise
- Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure
The Schedule
5:00pm start.
Holidays/weekends and OT to be expected
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include, but Are Not Limited To:
You will be part of a team of people that work together in an environment that is friendly, yet productive.
This role is for picking full case produce orders onto a pallet utilizing a “hands free” voice pick headset system while operating a riding pallet jack. These orders are picked with product integrity in mind and are wrapped and staged upon completion for delivery to the customer. We strive to maintain a safe warehouse environment while specializing in building organized orders with attention to quality and accuracy while meeting all food safety programs. This is a steady paced position that requires a standard of a certain pieces per hour which is easily within reach for candidates that are hired on.
QualificationsHere are a few things to be ready for (and don’t forget we will train and certify you):
- Pick orders via headset using a voice pick system with attention to accuracy – each user trains to their unique voice and this is an easy process to learn
- Organize the orders on pallets as you pick with integrity to the product (i.e. organic – fragile – etc.)
- Operate equipment - riding pallet jack which we take the time to be sure everyone is safe to operate
- Follow food safety quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations
- Ability to work in a refrigerated environment, 35-56 degrees
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs frequently
- Ability to work without direct supervision and to prioritize activities
- Ability to multitask in fast-paced environment
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
New Information on Washington’s Fair Chance Act (click links below): Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act guide RCW 49.94.010
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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Skills Required
- Pick orders via hands-free voice pick headset system with accuracy
- Organize and palletize orders maintaining product integrity (organic, fragile, etc.)
- Operate a riding pallet jack safely
- Follow food safety and quality service standards and procedures
- Ability to work in refrigerated environment (35-56°F)
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently
- Ability to work without direct supervision and prioritize activities
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Authorization to work in the U.S. (employer participates in E-Verify); no H-1B sponsorship
What We Do
Charlie's Produce is a full-service, employee-owned company specializing in the wholesale distribution of conventional, organic, and specialty produce, floral items, and fresh-cut produce, serving restaurants, grocery stores, institutions, and the marine industry.
