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Job Description
Why Join Our Team? At General Produce, delivering freshness is more than a promise — it's our daily standard. From our state‑of‑the‑art Sacramento facility, we serve Northern & Central California, Western Nevada and Southern Oregon, and even export to the Pacific Rim and Asia. As a Commercial Night Driver , you'll play a key role in keeping our operation moving while the city sleeps. This position is designed for a driver who resides in the Delano area and will begin each shift in Delano, travel to our Sacramento facility to pick up a load, and then return to Delano to complete the route. The role focuses primarily on a transfer route between facilities with little to no customer deliveries , offering steady miles and a consistent routine. Enjoy the stability of a full-time position that keeps you behind the wheel while helping ensure fresh, high-quality produce is ready for distribution to restaurants, schools, and communities by morning.
Annual Incentives Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance 401(k)
Plan, Employee Assistance Program Paid Sick Leave, Holidays, and Vacation Employee Discount Program Employee Recognition and Events Key Commercial Night Driver Job Responsibilities Schedule:
Full time, Sunday/Monday/Wednesday/Thursday work week, 6PM - 6AM, overnight position. Must be available to report to Fresno site for training.
Transfer & Delivery:
Transfer product from our Delano yard to Sacramento facility.
Order Verification & Documentation:
Check, verify, and record delivery information and maintain accurate sales records.
Loading & Unloading:
Safely load and unload trucks, ensuring products are handled and stored properly.
Problem Resolution:
Coordinate with office staff to resolve delivery or service issues promptly.
Returns:
Collect returns, empty containers, or unsold items as needed.
Vehicle Maintenance:
Clean truck interiors, perform routine inspections, and complete minor maintenance tasks to ensure safe operation. Commercial Driver Qualifications Age (Required): Must be at least 21 years of age. Licensing (Required): Valid California Class A Commercial Driver License with air brake endorsement and no interstate restrictions. Must have a driving record that meets company and DOT standards (i.e. no DUIs, etc.).
Experience:
At least 1 year of commercial driving experience required, experience travelling in snow/using chains preferred. Prior work in produce/food distribution is a plus.
Navigation Skills:
Able to read maps, follow routes, and make timely deliveries.
Technology:
Comfortable using smartphones or delivery apps for routing and communication.
Communication:
Basic English reading, writing, and speaking skills. Commercial Driver Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Regularly lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs. Sit for long periods of time, while driving, stoop, stand, kneel, crouch, push and pull. Possess vision abilities to include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to hear. This job description outlines the primary duties and qualifications for this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, tasks, or skills that may be required or assigned.
