Overview

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

Additional Compensation Details:

• $65k- $70K a year Dependent on Experience and Location of Role
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

Responsibilities

Schedule

6-8am start time, flexible days of the week, must be available to work holidays and or weekends, Saturdays.

The Role

Responsible for the organization, scheduling of staff, and on the floor directing of the warehouse floor for the night shift. Responsible for warehouse safety, order accuracy, productivity levels, and facility maintenance. Coordinates warehouse activities under the direction of the Operations Manager.

Essential Responsibilities Include but Not Limited To

• Ensures proper training of staff by training new hires and re-training on an as needed basis.
• Works side by side with Human Resources on hiring initiatives and practices.
• Upholds employee handbook policies.
• Management of schedule to budget
• Responsible for accurate and timely payroll approvals.
• Responsible for warehouse overtime rates, communicating inventory status such as out of stock product(s) to pickers, receiving errors, picking errors, and warehouse slotting of products.
• Responsible for conveying maintenance of warehouse equipment.
• Lead by example should be able to perform the jobs and fill in when necessary.
• Responsible for warehouse safety programs in order to provide a safe and clean workplace for employees and within the regulations of OSHA local and state regulations.
• Recommends equipment requirements and replacement to the Operations Manager in order to upgrade and maintain warehouse productivity and efficiency.
• Conducts minor disciplinary actions in regards to company policy, performance and attendance of subordinates
• Responsible for Quality and Food Safety.

Charlie’s Produce Total Compensation Package includes

• Competitive starting pay.
• We recognize and reward hard work and commitment. Supplemental retirement plan through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Robust health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), FSA/HSA and supplemental life insurance.
• Company paid holidays, sick and vacation time.
• Employer-covered College Program.
• 401(k) available.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in warehouse distribution, shipping and receiving- a must.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in managing 10 or more employees.
• Produce or Food distribution preferred.
• Experience WMS AS 400, ADP workforce (time and attendance) and intermediate Computer Skills: Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, And PowerPoint.
• Inventory Management experience is a plus.
• Must be able to safely operate all warehouse equipment, operate a forklift and center rider pallet jack.
• A vast knowledge of the fresh produce or perishables industry is needed to be successful in this role.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement, and follow through on projects.
• Critical thinking, ability to use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Must have the ability to communicate with all levels of management internally and externally.
• Adaptability/Flexibility, with the ability to react quickly to changing requirements from internal and external conditions while maintaining good communication with all parties involved.
• Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, and reach regularly.
• Ability to work flexible hours and days, weekends and holidays.

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.

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.