Freight Warehouse Associate

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.
• Paid sick time after 90 days.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Additional Compensation Details:

• Salary Information Dependent on Experience and Location of Role
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

The Role

Unload freight, label, stage, pull and load orders as directed, completing all necessary paperwork during the process. Operate warehouse equipment and perform various material handling duties. To provide a safe, clean, and healthful work environment for self and other team members.

Essential Responsibilities Include, but Not Limited To

• Comply with company policies and guidelines
• Use warehouse equipment to unload freight from trailers / trucks (occasional hand stacking required)
• Verify expected vs actual using proper tools (van maps, BOL's, etc.)
• Identify and communicate damage upon receiving to Shift Lead
• Complete all necessary documentation during receiving process
• Separates bulk pull pallets into individual customer pallets using order and pull sheets
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
• Responsible for giving special consideration to maximizing product care, product quality, and proper pallet handling to ensure safe transport and delivery to the customer.
• Secures load for shipping by shrink wrapping to secure pallet load, attaches label to pallet noting the destination / customer.
• Stages orders as directed using manifest / BOL's as a reference
• Conduct daily safety check of forklift trucks, restraining systems for tractor trailer trucks, and maintenance needs of over-the-road trucks.
• Responsible for shift-end duties: performs operations and safety check, including battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher.
• Uses equipment appropriate to each type of movement.
• At each day's end, returns equipment to correct charging station, cleans unit of debris
• Shares in minor repair work and housekeeping responsibilities for the work area.
• Safely operate all warehouse equipment
• Maintain clean and orderly conditions throughout warehouse.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience

• Good math, language, reading skills. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to read/write/record data and perform simple mathematical calculations
• Responsible with equipment and vehicles.
• Clean driving record (no property damage accidents, or DUIs within the past three years).
• Vision: 20/20 corrected, and normal hearing range.
• Able to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs. safely.
• Good eye/hand coordination and good motor skills.
• Must be dependable, reliable, and mature enough to handle equipment safely and sensibly.
• Basic knowledge of shipping and warehouse procedures and regulations required; CDL certification as required, forklift, electric pallet jack and warehouse experience.
• Contact with other departments, such as inside, outside sales, and pickers.
• Must follow instructions and respond to management direction.
• Ability to observe and follow proper safety procedures, and a willingness to report potentially unsafe conditions.

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Supplemental Information

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.

Visit our Employment Page for more details or to view our privacy center: https://www.charliesproduce.com/careers/

As an essential employer and key contributor to our community's food distribution chain, we will follow all state and federal guidelines on vaccination mandates, allowing for an accommodation for those that qualify.

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