order picker

truck driver

accounts receivable clerk

outside sales representative

driver

Charlies Produce

The numbers says it all.
on the average, about 1/3 of people working here have less than 6 months on the job. If you can stay fr more than 6 months, and you read, write and speak decent English and have some computer skills, you will hve a very good chance f being promoted to  team lead or supervisor . You will gain prestige but no pay raise.
Don't get sick! You will be required to get doctor's approval to go back to work if you are sick for more than 2 days, but you will nit get sick pay and  on pay stub shows that you were absent, without mentioning that you were sick.
If your job requires you to use your own car, you must provide HR your roof of insurance, but you will not be compensated for gasoline or the cost of using your car fr company's business.
If your job requires frequent phone use f phone to communicate with your supervisors , co workers, vendors, clients... you must use your own phone and you will not get compensate for the use of your phone
Jobs are easy to learn and you stay busy  most of the time. If you go to work every  day, be fast and can stay on your feet 8 to 12 hours a day with 10 minute break every two hours, for a little above  minimum wage or a little above average for the position, this is a good job.
They claim to provide health and dental insurance but the premium and deductible are very high. You pay premium for life insurance.

Work force is very diverse. There are minorities in management positions. There are many workers who speak no English.

If you need a job, you'll probably get one here. The turn over rate is high; most people don't last more than a couple of months.
I've been working for this company for over a year now, and at first it was exciting to work here. The benefits are great life insurance, esop for retirement, and yearly performance reviews. They have a goal of 130 cases per hour. This can vary from a box of mangos that can weigh around a few pounds to bags of potatoes or onions that weigh around 50 lb to 70 lb. They all count as 1 case, so it's all up to the order you get. You can get an order that weights around 2000 lbs and is for 40 cases vs. someone who gets a pallet for 70 cases and weighs around 700 lbs. (which is very light for one pallet).
So let me explain. It was great to start with, but you soon realized you're not going to be paid for what you're worth. You'll always make around the same as your coworkers. It differs by a few cents to maybe a dollar if you've been there long enough. You can always meet the quota of 130 cases while your coworkers do 70-100, which is literally going at a snail's pace. So while you go home with a hurt back and are exhausted, your coworkers will take home a close enough paycheck with overtime while you pick up their work for a few cents. You'll soon learn that people will also disappear for an hour to take a "break" while still getting paid while on the clock, but hey, you take 15 minute breaks and meet your quota. Here's a few cents more for your troubles.

 So I’ve been with the company for almost 7 years now and it’s been a pretty good ride. There’s pros and cons like any other job I suppose but if you put in the work and stay positive it can be fairly rewarding. 
 I’ve been fortunate enough to learn just about everything that can be done at Charlie’s so I can pitch in where ever is needed which makes for days that are never really boring to say the least. 
 Mostly friendly coworkers, considering the type of work it is anyway. It’s not perfect but it’s home lol. Like I said if you put in the work most people respect it.
 If I had to pick one thing that bothers me the most it would be the almost complete lack of management investing in their current employees. When no entry level jobs become available they will almost always hire outside rather than reaching into the existing pool of interested and often qualified employees that are already familiar with the company policies and procedures. You can’t keep expecting loyalty if you hit the corporate ceiling at entry level. Just saying, maybe the turnover wouldn’t be so bad if you start giving people the opportunity to move up rather than hiring outside people to do a job that existing staff were qualified to do. 
 Stop being so narrow minded Charlie’s management come on get it together, it’s just produce not rocket science. 

If you're a Charlie's driver thinking about quitting take that title seriously because I have learned this the hard way. Charlie's definitely has it's issues but I can tell you most companies in this industry have the same problems only worse. What you will get at Charlie's that you won't at other places is the family atmosphere that everyone claims they have. They will do their best to help you when there's a problem, they will actually answer their phones, they will care if you're upset about something, they won't micromanage you, they won't be on your back every time you make a mistake, and they won't ask you to do anything they won't do themselves (literally, one of the driver supervisors covers routes all the time). The job can definitely get frustrating and it's not easy work but, if you ask me, that's a lot better than being treated like you don't matter or being taken advantage of by a company that doesn't even try to keep drivers for more than a few months.
Pros:
Good benefits 
Employee owned
Positive atmosphere
PTO you actually get to use
Regular raises

Cons:
Communication isn't great
Long hours (they pay hourly though)

No help in the partials department. You are expected to produce as much as you can before you leave. No one supports your work or acknowledges the work you've done. After almost a year of working at Charlies Produce, I was burnt out and just couldn't continue as my health and wellness were at a critical level because I exhausted my pto. No one asked what I was going through and the new supervisor just assumed I was just skipping work when I wanted. Not once was I asked if I was okay or if I needed extra help. They just care about getting the work done. If you can work hard without ever being appreciated, youll do well here, but if you want to be compensated for your work I would suggest looking elsewhere. As this place is not for the weak. Night shift has a better attitude towards you if you help them, but as a new comer, if you run into them, expect hostility at first. The environment is cold and if you've exhausted your pto or sick leave, expect to have to show up with a fever in this cold environment or youll be given points.

The company itself is a good company to work for. However, it just depends on the position you are applying for and what it entails. For example, if you are applying for a driving position, be prepared to work in rough conditions, weather, and be flexible with support, as there is no set schedule at the company. So, forget about having a social life, as that will be very difficult to have. Another thing to remember is that the routes can be a bit overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes simple and easy. Staff and other drivers are friendly and willing to work with each other especially if you are new. So there's no stress.  Another thing to keep in mind is that depending on the route you are assigned to, you might have to drive a bit of a distance on your deliveries and where you are going. 

 Overall like I said the company is a good company. There is room for advancement again it just depends on what they have available. Whether that's driving or warehouse or sales. But the one thing I do like is that it's employee owned.  So with that being said you be the judge and what you think it's best. 

Schedule is layed out with the expected trucks and their estimated arrival time, with pallet break downs and PO's which we can look up to see what is to be on the truck.
I learned that I am capable of being a leader and taking charge. I also learned a lot about the warehousing side of the produce business.
Management at Charlie's isn't at it's best, at first it's very confusing who is your immediate supervisor. But once you figure that out, it's rather straight forward. But most of the so called, Managers operate out of their offices and don't see what really goes on in the warehouse and how the workers operate. To say the least, they're out of touch on how things work.
For me, it was dealing with everyone else trying to run and interfere with daily operations that made it, at times, difficult to go about my daily routine to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
I enjoyed working with heavy machinery and seeing all the fresh delicious local produce, and California and other States/Countries!

Show up on time and get your manifest.  Go check your loaded truck and load up an electric pallet jack and your hand truck. Drive to your drops (between 8-20) break down pallets and sort what goes to the customer.  Stack the boxes of produce and hand cart them to the customers walk in refridgerators and dry rooms.  Most times on docks or, worse, down stairs or gangplanks and drop off.  Sometimes the customer would insist that you not place product on floor so you had to get it all onto shelves.
Mostly a fun job and a lot of cardial work out but usually got done before all the traffic happened.  My schedule would start around 3:00am and get done around 11:00am and if you wanted more hours you could ask for some same day deliveries after your route.  You could make some pretty good money if you worked long hours.  Easy to get drowsy on your way home if you have to commute very far.  Stop for some Coffee!!!

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of working at the company is the opportunity to grow—both professionally and personally. I’ve been able to take on new challenges, learn new skills, and work with people who are supportive and knowledgeable.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
One of the most stressful aspects of working here has been the lack of clear communication, especially from the assistant general manager. It can sometimes make it challenging to understand priorities or expectations. That said, I’ve learned to adapt by proactively seeking clarification, documenting instructions, and maintaining open communication with my team, which has helped me stay productive even in less structured situations.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
From my experience, the work environment and culture at the company have been very challenging, with high levels of stress and low morale. I would describe it as a toxic environment where collaboration and support are limited

I have a long criminal background. I might not have reached my personal goals while at Charlies, but with any job there is good and there is the not so good. Ultimately for me it was a positive experience overall. I was given an opportunity and I made the best of it. I believe my employers were satisfied with my efforts. My time came to an end because of many circumstances, some related to Charlies, but most not. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to make choices for myself and after 2 years I decided that I would like to try something different and apply myself differently.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Order picker 17 salaries reported	$24.50 per hour
Truck driver 4 salaries reported	$29.25 per hour
Accounts receivable clerk 1 salary reported	$24.50 per hour
Outside sales representative 2 salaries reported	$75,000 per year
Driver 2 salaries reported	$20.25 per hour

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