Hostler

Charlie's Produce

Clackamas, OR

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Background Investigation, CDL Driver's License, Driver's License, Employee Assistance Plan, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Homeland Security, Insurance, Loading Dock, Loading/Unloading, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Product Family, Operational Support, Performance Management, Record Keeping, Refrigeration, Road Tests, Social Security Administration, Spreadsheets, Supply Chain, Time Management, Transportation Routing, Truck Driver, Tuition Fees, Warehouse Coordination, Warehousing
LOCATION
Clackamas, OR
POSTED
Today

Like Big Trucks and You Cannot Lie? We're looking for a tech-savvy Hostler to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support while we deliver nourishment to communities across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Insurance Requirements: To be eligible for this role, candidates must be at least 23 years of age and possess a Class C (Non-CDL) license, and have maintained an acceptable driving record.

Who We Are: Charlie's Produce is 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.
  • Coverage under State Sick Leave.
  • 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
  • Employee assistance program (EAP).

Compensation Details:

  • Starting at $25/hour.
  • Potential 90-day performance-based raise.
  • Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure.


The Schedule: Sunday, 3pm–12:30am; Tuesday–Thursday, 3pm–11:30pm

The Role: Hostlers provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to our Transportation department, ensuring the proper placement, maintenance, and coordination of all company delivery vehicles. This is a DOT-regulated position subject to random drug testing, including THC screening.

Essential Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

  • Vehicle Coordination & Staging: Prepare and maintain truck and dock door assignment sheets; drive and position trucks in the yard and at appropriate dock doors for loading and dispatch
  • Equipment Maintenance & Monitoring: Inspect refrigeration units for proper operation and temperature compliance; complete and maintain required temperature logs and Vehicle Inspection Reports (VIRs)
  • Administrative Support: Manage transportation spreadsheets, audit logs and inspection reports, and input truck maintenance records into company systems
  • Route Management: Coordinate truck routing and finalize route assignments in collaboration with warehouse operations to optimize loading and dispatch efficiency
  • Warehouse Coordination: Work collaboratively with warehouse personnel to coordinate truck loading schedules and ensure timely vehicle preparation
  • Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned or requested by management

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Valid driver license and DOT medical card required (CDL strongly preferred)
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products (Outlook, Teams, Excel, etc)
  • At least 23 years of age due to insurance requirements
  • At least one (1) year of verifiable driving experience
  • Demonstrated ability to lift/push/pull 50+ lbs. throughout shift
  • Per DOT rules, applicant should have the ability to read and understand English
  • Acceptable driving record

All job offers for this position are contingent upon passing a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen (includes THC), and company road test.


All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

For additional protected privacy information please visit: Privacy Policy | Charlie's Produce (charliesproduce.com)

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/

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About the Company

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Charlie's Produce

Charlie’s Produce is a locally owned produce company. We have been delivering high quality produce to our valued customers since the late 70’s. We currently have 6 distribution centers on the West Coast: Seattle, Spokane, Portland, Los Angeles, Anchorage and Dutch Harbor Alaska.

We are an employee owned company, so each member of our Team is invested in the quality, reputation and success of the business. We support our employees in a variety of ways, not the least of which is offering medical/dental/vision, 401(k), vacation, holiday pay, 100% fully paid tuition and more…….

As a company we pride ourselves on being local, independent, unique and quality driven; which is also exactly what we look for in our employees. If you fit this bill, check out our employment page at www.charliesproduce.com

Charlie’s Produce, the biggest little company you’ll ever work for!

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
http://www.charliesproduce.com/