Customer Service Representative
Charlie's ProduceThe Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Good employer
- Paid breaks
- Respectful managers
About Charlie's Produce
Charlie's Produce is a wholesale distributor of food produce.
Job description from Charlie's Produce
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 and paid holidays.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits and onsite parking.
- Coverage under State Sick Leave.
- 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
Additional Compensation Details:
- $21-$23 per hour dependent on experience.
- Potential 90-day performance-based raise.
- Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure.
Job Description
Schedule
Five 8-hour shifts a week, weekends and holidays required.
Start and end time will be anywhere from 7:00am to 6:00pm. Schedule will change with business needs every 4-5 months.
The Role
Customers Service Representatives are responsible for handling complaints, processing orders, and providing information about the various products and services the company provides for its customers. To address any customer needs, the team works closely with the Operations Support and Transportation departments on a daily basis.
Essential Responsibilities Include, but Not Limited To:
- Provides timely and accurate information to incoming customer requests about order status and product details.
- Processes customer orders/changes/returns according to established department policies and procedures.
- Provides timely feedback to the company regarding service failures or customer concerns.
- Partners with the sales team to meet and exceed customer's service expectations.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
- Must know Ten Key by touch.
- Must have advanced level of experience with MS Office, especially Outlook and Excel.
- Must have a flexible working schedule.
- Previous experience providing customer service via phone and email.
- Previous experience with internal chat-based programs.
- Ability to multi-task while recording accurate information.
- Detail-oriented with attention to detail.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Previous experience working with AS400.
- Bilingual, particularly in Spanish.
- Previous knowledge of the produce industry and varieties of produce.
Additional Information
Supplemental Information
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/
Recruiters - DO NOT CONTACT!
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What employees say
Pay
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Charlie's Produce get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid break.
How we know this
80% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Good
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Most people get paid sick leave
Does Charlie's Produce give paid sick leave?
Yes. Most people get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
75% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Charlie's Produce do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
88% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 82% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Charlie's Produce worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Most people can choose their shifts
Do Charlie's Produce workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
69% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Easy to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at Charlie's Produce?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
How we know this
87% of people report it’s easy to get time off.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do Charlie's Produce managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
80% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Charlie's Produce?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
75% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Benefits
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Health insurance costs are okay
Is the health insurance from Charlie's Produce cheap enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
How we know this
90% of people say the health insurance costs are okayBased on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it costs a lot.
A good job should offer health insurance that workers can actually afford.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Charlie's Produce feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Only some people get breaks without interruption
Do people at Charlie's Produce get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
35% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
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Some people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at Charlie's Produce?
Some people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
67% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Charlie's Produce enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
79% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Charlie's Produce recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Charlie's Produce?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
44% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Only some people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at Charlie's Produce?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think Charlie's Produce’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
75% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how Charlie's Produce is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
53% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
What Charlie's Produce employees say about their job
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Best thing
The work
Worst thing
The managers are in a "boys club"
Delivery driver at Charlie's Produce, June 2025
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