commercial delivery driver

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 Delivery Driver , you'll be the friendly face behind every delivery - without spending nights on the road. Enjoy the stability of a full-time position that balances keeping you both physically active and behind the wheel. Become a part of something bigger while also keeping our communities nourished by delivering fresh, high-quality produce that helps restaurants, schools, and families thrive.

• 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 Delivery Driver Job Responsibilities

• Schedule: Full time, Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday work week, 3:30AM start time, overtime required.
• Delivery & Customer Service: Deliver products safely, accurately, and efficiently while providing exceptional service to customers.
• 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 Delivery 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 Delivery 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.