Moving Up
Are you willing to work hard but have fun too? Do you like meeting and working with a diverse group of people? We enjoy our work AND work hard. We are rewarded with opportunities to move ahead when we are ready. Because we are a local, family-owned business, we have a chance to get to know each other and the jobs that we do — a good fit for anyone willing to work hard to move up.
Gina
I was first hired as an Inside Sales Representative in 2002, with no produce background whatsoever. What I knew about sales, marketing, labor and information flow came from my retail experience in the meat department, but the skills were transferable. It’s all about working with the details — that’s what I love, and it is how the buying position came into play.
Initially, I began purchasing everyday floral and holiday floral items like Easter lilies and poinsettias. Then I was taught to cover shorts and would buy whatever General needed. My attention to details paid off. Finally, a Buyer position opened up. They gave me a chance when I told them “I think I can do this,” and I’ve been invested as a Buyer ever since. I love the compassionate family nature of General Produce. They allow me to feel at ease asking for what I need.
Amran
I first started at General Produce in 2013 as a Non-commercial C Driver. I didn’t expect to move up as a driver until I got my commercial license again, but I got noticed for my efficiency at getting my job done. I learned my routes quickly, and just 3 days into the job, I was able to run my routes on my own. Soon I was so fast I had time to do second deliveries on the same day.
Before I knew it, I was promoted to Driver Team Leader. I’m still running routes, but now I’m helping my driving team become more efficient as well. It feels good to know that what I can do helps the company. The guys I work with are great, so I have a fun time at General.
Joe
My first position here was as a Receiver in 1999. I was just nineteen and looking for the best opportunity since I’m the oldest in a big family. As the oldest, leadership always came naturally to me. General Produce has helped me foster that need to lead throughout my career.
After only 3 months on the receiving job, I jumped at the chance to move up: I got my commercial driving license and learned the computer system, I then became a Driver Trainer as well as a Team Leader. I was later picked to be trained to oversee the new computer routing system for all drivers and then promoted to Routing Supervisor and now to Assistant Operations Manager. Anyone can do everything if they try hard enough.
Roger
The produce industry is extremely challenging, but working in the distribution of healthy and organic foods over many years has always motivated me. I worked in the Organic Food industry in Pittsburg, PA and Eugene, OR before starting as a morning Receiver at General Produce in October 2005. Over time, I worked my way up to become the primary Organic Buyer for General Produce and Assistant General Manager of the Mount Shasta Branch.
I’m proud to work for General Produce because I feel like I’m contributing to a cause I care about. With the constant growth of Organics, I see changes, such as the use of less harmful pesticides and fewer fertilizers being released into the environment, leading to a healthier planet for future generations. The biggest reward working here is knowing that through hard work, I can make a difference every single day.
Life in General
Our employee events give us all a chance to come together for fun, food, connecting with each other and even taking time to focus on our health.
Free, onsite blood pressure checks are given as part of Blood Pressure Awareness Month.
Employees enjoyed giant cakes & many cupcakes in celebration of the company’s 80th Anniversary.
Employee “athletes” and family participate in the Walk to Cure Diabetes each year.
Our awesome Receivers are also awesome golfers at the Annual Friendship Golf Tournament.
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Warm hearts and big appetites abound at the annual Winter Potluck for all staff.
Apply for a Job Opening
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IN PERSON: General Produce, 1330 North B Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
FAX: 916−441−2511
MAIL: General Produce, P.O. Box 308, Sacramento, CA 95812 – 0308
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Job Openings
The following positions are open:
Job Title: Retail Produce Merchandiser
Location: Beale AFB, Yuba/Marysville Areas
Job Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly), Regular, Part-Time
Primary Purpose:
The Retail Merchandiser will service established retail accounts in product categories, produce displays, ad support and customer service. Position includes overall assistance to retailers in maximizing sales volume, proper ordering and overall department operations.
Education and Experience:
High School graduate. Prefer two to five years experience of retail produce experience.
Essential functions:
- Provide Sales and Merchandising support to assigned retail customers
- Develop/Implement retail marketing programs at store level
- Build effective relationships with store personnel
- Work with and build effective relationships with General Produce Sales and Marketing Team
- Utilize promotional materials as assigned
- Maintain monthly calendar of activites, weekly reporting
- Report competitive activity
- Help customers with questions about their account, or forward customer to the correct resource to get the help they need
- Coordinate with other staff to help resolve any order issues and concerns
- Special projects as assigned — could include in-store demos, resets, training and customer events
Qualifications:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Effective time management and production capability
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
- Produce knowledge
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Strong planning and organizational skills, attention to details
- Maintains a valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record
- Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds frequently
- Ability to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Job Title: Delivery Route Truck Driver (License A, B or C license)
Job Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly), Regular Full Time
Benefits: Health Insurance, Vacation/Sick Leave, and Retirement
Primary Purpose:
The Delivery Route Truck Driver delivers produce and other products to General Produce customers.
Essential functions:
1. Provide extraordinary customer service by exceeding customer expectations in the following areas:
- Checks, verifies, and quantifies product to customer invoice and delivers said merchandise accurately, safely and efficiently.
- Collects money from customers, makes change, and records transactions on customer receipt.
- Places stock and/or rotates stock per customer request.
- Collects or picks up empty containers or rejected or unsold merchandise.
- Completes credit/debit forms as necessary.
2. Record sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record.
3. Listen and communicate with office to resolve service complaints.
4. Load and unload trucks
5. Perform routine maintenance on truck; i.e. adjusts mirrors, cleans windshields, changes bulbs
6. Operate delivery trucks safely and conforms to DOT, CHP and CVC regulations, laws, codes and policies
7. May pick up produce at produce houses, packing sheds and warehouses for back haul to warehouse.
Qualifications:
1. Valid California Commercial Driver License
2. Driving record must conform to company policy and show no DUIs.
3. Basic writing, reading and speaking English language skills.
Physical Demands:
- 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.
Application Procedure and Deadline: Please submit completed General Produce application and a
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An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Job Title: Order Selector, Swing Shift
Job Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly), Regular Full Time
Benefits: Health Insurance, Vacation/Sick Leave, and Retirement
Primary Purpose:
The Order Selector, Production/Swing Shift selects products in the warehouse and other areas to satisfy customer orders. He/she also receives and stores products within the warehouse and surrounding areas.
Essential functions:
1. Read customer orders to determine items to be selected and gathered.
2. Select and move products for each order from refrigerated rooms in the warehouse and other areas.
3. Assemble ordered products by customers and place orders in stacks.
Qualifications:
1. Ability to work in a team environment.
2. Must possess exceptional work ethics and dependability.
3. Ability to learn to operate forklifts and other material transport machines.
4. Ability to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Education and Experience:
High School graduate and 1 year experience in produce warehouse environment preferred.
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:
1. The employee is regularly required to walk for most of the shift. Employee must also sit and talk or hear.
2. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
3. The employee must regularly lift, push and pull, and move up to 50 lbs.
4. Employee is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and handle a hand truck loaded with cases of produce.
Application Procedure and Deadline: Please submit completed General Produce application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.‚ General Produce Company, 1330 North B Street, Sacramento, CA 95811, Fax 916−441−2511.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
