Veritable Vegetable

Veritable Vegetable We distribute high quality organic produce to co-ops, retailers, restaurants, schools, corporate cam

Veritable Vegetable (VV) is the oldest organic produce distribution company in the country. Since 1974, VV has created community alliances and promoted sustainable agriculture while earning a reputation for quality, integrity and leadership in the organic industry. Veritable Vegetable provides full service distribution of the highest quality organic fresh fruits and vegetables to retailers, restau

rants, schools, corporate campuses and wholesalers. Located in San Francisco, VV’s distribution area covers the entire state of California and includes areas within Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada and New Mexico.

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11/04/2022

The General Election is just days away on November 8th. We’re encouraging everyone to vote and we hope you do the same. Voting drives democracy.
Your vote is your voice on critical issues affecting climate, justice reform, healthcare, employment, and education. Make your voice heard.

Tag us if you see our voting decal trucking around town!

Looking for a rockstar Payroll Specialist to join our Finance team! The position is full time and based in our SF office...
07/29/2022

Looking for a rockstar Payroll Specialist to join our Finance team! The position is full time and based in our SF office. Enjoy great medical & dental benefits, paid time off, weekly lunch, access to organic produce and more perks! Learn more details and apply at www.veritablevegetable.com/careers/

05/20/2022

We’re offering a dynamic career opportunity at a stable and values-driven company. We’ve been in operation for nearly 50 years!

Join Veritable Vegetable’s Warehouse team and build organic produce orders for customers. Duties include receiving fresh produce picked up from farms, organizing and storing produce in the coolers and assembling pallet orders for delivery to customers.

Why choose VV?

- Competitive pay: $19 – $23/hour starting training wage DOE
- Guaranteed hours: This is a full-time job with a consistent schedule and set early hours.
- In-House training: We provide 90 days of training to help you succeed and advance your career.
- Real benefits: Medical, dental, free organic meals, 401k matching, and much more – see the full list at veritablevegetable.com/careers

Responsibilities

- Pull customer orders in an accurate, timely and safe manner
- Complete pick slips accurately and neatly
- Build safe and sturdy pallets and load product to meet truck completion deadlines
- Understand and comply with VV’s safety policies, procedures and best practices and encourage co-workers to do the same
- Provide accurate accounting of received product
- Be familiar with storage requirements, product sensitivity and handling needs
- Stock incoming product, rotating new stock into old, and dating lots
- Maintain warehouse in a green, clean and orderly condition
- Report equipment and facilities issues
- Operate material handling equipment in a safe manner
- Report product quality issues to leadership
- Attend and participate in Warehouse crew meetings
- Participate as required in other tasks to ensure achievement of warehouse department goals

Qualifications

- At least 2 years of full-time work experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Only fully vaccinated candidates will be considered

05/20/2022

We are looking for a Day Trucking Assistant Manager to act as primary support for our Trucking Manager and Fleet Manager in the management and coordination of our green fleet operations.

VV employs 30+ drivers, operating company owned Sprinter Vans, Class B bobtails, short and long trailers, day cabs and full-sized sleepers. We operate seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Why choose VV?

- Values-driven B-Corp: We are a sustainability focused company with nearly 50 years of experience
- Women-owned and run: We believe in creating a collaborative, cooperative and inclusive workplace for all.
- Free meals: We provide organic lunch, access to organic fruit and veggies, and cupcakes!
- Extensive benefits: Medical, dental, free organic meals, 401k matching, and much more – see the full list below!

Responsibilities

- Back up dispatch
- Manage local second delivery process
- Back up Freight and Routing Coordinator
- Maintain and update all driver qualification and equipment records
- Assist with DVIR process on all VV assets
- Support management in monitoring driver behaviors, and HOS
- Collaborate on driver-related training, policies, enforcement, record keeping
- Assist with safety procedure training and implementation
- Report accidents, assist with all insurance-related activities
- Proficiency in all departmental electronic devices to support staff and perform software updates
- Collaborate on improving efficiencies and effectiveness of trucking operations
- Coordinate on vehicle maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting breakdowns
- Assist with driver training
- Support transfer driving
- Substitute drive as needed

Qualifications

- 2+ years working in fresh produce transportation/logistics and at least 1 year experience with organic produce
- Must have a Class A driver’s license and 2+ years driving experience and be an insurable driver
- Proficient using Enterprise software and databases, Fleet maintenance programs, and Microsoft Office Suite programs
- Expert backing skills
- Maintain a clean driving record
- Knowledge of relevant Federal (DOT) and California transportation laws, rules, and regulations
- Strong understanding of driver safety protocols
- Knowledge of DOT federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
- Experience with and knowledge of material handling equipment
- Knowledge of best safety practices for material handling
- Skilled in use of all power and manual equipment
- Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. without assistance
- Bi-lingual, Spanish/English, strongly preferred
- Only fully vaccinated candidates will be considered.

05/20/2022

Veritable Vegetable (VV) is a women-owned and led organic produce distribution company based in San Francisco, California. Established in 1974, we source and deliver the freshest and highest quality produce.

Our Account Managers develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers and contribute to Sales Department goals.

Why choose VV?
- Values-driven B-Corp: We are a sustainability focused company with nearly 50 years of experience
- Women-owned and run: We believe in creating a collaborative, cooperative and inclusive workplace for all.
- Free meals: We provide organic lunch, access to organic fruit and veggies, and cupcakes!
- Extensive benefits: Medical, dental, free organic meals, 401k matching, and much more – see the full list at https://veritablevegetable.com/careers/

Responsibilities

- Meet goals established for assigned customer accounts: volume, margin, credits, etc.
- Interact with customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, handle all transactions including sales orders, invoices, credits, etc.
- Recommend products to customers, based on customers’ needs and interests
- Answer customers’ questions about products, prices, availability, product uses
- Quote standard prices; identify and get approval from Sales Manager for pricing strategies for individual accounts
- Provide ongoing account support: understand customer needs, direct resources as needed, resolve account problems
- Provide customers with product samples
- Monitor sales activity (sales goal, volume, trends, history for each account), analyze activity and prepare reports for Sales Manager
- Conduct in-store visits to provide face-to-face time and visual assessment of store
- Monitor market conditions, and competitors’ products, prices, and sales

Qualifications

- 2 years of experience in sales or customer service
- Produce industry experience required, retail produce experience a plus
Knowledge of produce varieties and seasonality
- Appreciation for the principles of sustainable agriculture and the value of organic produce
- Comfortable with office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be an insurable driver
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

05/20/2022

As member of Veritable Vegetable’s (VV) Finance department, the Accounting Assistant is responsible for providing clerical support and back-up predominantly to Accounts Receivable Specialist and Accounts Payable, as well as varying support and back-up to other Finance Department staff.

Why choose VV?
- Values-driven B-Corp: We are a sustainability focused company with nearly 50 years of experience
- Women-owned and run: We believe in creating a collaborative, cooperative and inclusive workplace for all.
- Free meals: We provide organic lunch, access to organic fruit and veggies, and cupcakes!
- Extensive benefits: Medical, dental, free organic meals, 401k matching, and much more – see the full list at https://veritablevegetable.com/careers/

Responsibilities
- Accurately file customer invoices, credit applications and other documents daily
- Receive and processes customer payments
- Manage customer credit application process
- Handle customer inquiries and follow up with customers regarding their account and payment status
- Prepare daily Adjustment Invoice mailings, monthly Customer Statement mailings, and other mailings
- Support collections process
- Process vendor invoices
- Accurately file VV purchase orders, vendor invoices, and other documents daily
- Prepare daily checks for mailing
- Handle vendor and VV Purchaser inquiries
- Accurately count petty cash
- Assist with weekly freight bills
- Participate in month end inventory count verification
- Various other projects and tasks as assigned

Qualifications
- 1-2 years of general accounting experience
- Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Only fully vaccinated candidates will be considered

05/20/2022

We hire for the long haul (pun intended) and deeply value the people who make up our community. We’re not offering a job; we’re offering a dynamic career opportunity at a stable and values-driven company. We’ve been in operation for 47 years!

Our drivers are fundamental to our success. We honor, value and partner with our drivers to ensure their professional goals are being met. We have a team of 30 drivers who on average, have been with us for over 10 years.

VERITABLE VEGETABLE OFFERS:
- Competitive pay: $25-$30/hourly, flexible, and generous home time
- Guaranteed hours: 40 hours weekly, plus over time available for local routes
- Consistent routes and scheduling: We service California and parts of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico. Our longest OTR route is 6 days out, most OTR routes are 2-5
- State of the art zero-emission Kenworth Trucks with ergonomic features for optimal comfort
- Extensive in-house training for newly licensed Class A drivers
- Benefits: medical, dental, 401k matching, and much more – see the full list at https://veritablevegetable.com/careers/

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Thoroughly prepare for the truck run by reviewing all paperwork, conducting vehicle inspections, and gathering all required materials prior to departure.
• Accurately complete all paperwork.
• Following established routes, effectively deliver produce and/or freight. Meet established customer deadlines and ensure security of product en-route and at the customer site.
• Establish positive relationships with customers and vendors.
• Monitor equipment condition and performance, proactively identify potential mechanical problems.
• Maintain vehicle in clean and working condition.
• Proficiently use all department electronic devices.
• Follow all procedures to ensure compliance with all State and Federal regulations.
• Operate all equipment safely incorporating defensive driving techniques, basic on-the-road courtesy, and considering weather conditions, to reduce the risk of accidents.
• Ensure proper loading and securing of product to prevent movement or damage in transport.
• Follow established accident procedures.
• Understand VV's safety policies, procedures and best practices and comply with safe use of equipment, safe lifting practices and food safety requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Valid commercial Class A driver's license and DOT medical card and be an insurable driver
• Strong understanding of driver safety protocols
• Knowledge of relevant Federal and State (DOT) hours of service regulations
• Expert backing skills
• Understanding of acceptable produce quality at both pick-up and delivery points
• Maintenance of a clean driving record
• Mechanical aptitude
• Bi-lingual, Spanish/English, preferred

Benefits:

- Health, dental, and life insurance for yourself and a spouse or domestic partner
- Employee Assistance Programs for counseling at low, or no cost
- 401(k) plan in socially responsible mutual funds
- Referral bonuses
- Flexible holiday and leave policies
Infant support benefits
- Commuter reimbursement
- Credit for four massages per year
- Boot allowance for drivers and warehouse workers
- Section 125 pre-tax Cafeteria plan
- Free organic meals and snacks
- Access to fresh, organic juices
- Worker Food Program enabling you to bring home produce
- Incentives for voting in elections
- Extensive in-house training program

05/20/2022

We’re offering a dynamic career opportunity at a stable and values-driven company. We’ve been in operation for nearly 50 years!

Join Veritable Vegetable’s Warehouse team and build organic produce orders for customers. Duties include receiving fresh produce picked up from farms, organizing and storing produce in the coolers and assembling pallet orders for delivery to customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pull customer orders in an accurate, timely and safe manner
• Complete pick slips accurately and neatly
• Build safe and sturdy pallets and load product to meet truck completion deadlines
• Understand and comply with VV's safety policies, procedures and best practices and encourage co-workers to do the same
• Provide accurate accounting of received product
• Be familiar with storage requirements, product sensitivity and handling needs
• Stock incoming product, rotating new stock into old, and dating lots
• Maintain warehouse in a green, clean and orderly condition
• Report equipment and facilities issues
• Operate material handling equipment in a safe manner
• Report product quality issues to leadership
• Attend and participate in Warehouse crew meetings
• Participate as required in other tasks to ensure achievement of warehouse department goals

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 2 years of full time work experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Only fully vaccinated candidates will be considered

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to consistently lift up to 55 lbs. without assistance
• Must be able to lift more than 55 -- 70 lbs. with assistance
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, twist and perform a variety of other physical functions on a consistent basis
• Must be able to walk and stand on concrete floors for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to follow safety procedures (i.e., proper lifting techniques)
• Must be able to work in varying environments including the ability to withstand cold temperatures with proper protective clothing for long periods of time

The regular schedule for Swing Warehouser positions is: Thursday - Monday 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm (Tues./Wed. weekend) *The schedule during the 6-week long training period varies from the regular schedule.

05/20/2022

Our Sales Manager is responsible for achieving the sales goals established by the Sales Director and managing the daily operations of the Sales Department while ensuring the highest level of customer service.

Responsibilities
- Identify and maintain appropriate staffing levels to achieve department goals
- Assign accounts to appropriate staff, cover staffing for vacations, etc., and assign other tasks as needed
- Direct management of Sales staff and oversight of the sales department
- Hold consistently scheduled staff meetings
- Provide guidance to sales staff members on strategy and conflict resolution
- Create a positive work environment to facilitate team approach
- Provide input to Sales Director to help establish sales goals
- Create and implement strategies to meet established goals
- Analyze sales activities and trends
- Work with Account Managers both in-house and in the field to maintain customer satisfaction and to resolve problems.
- Set pricing guidelines, discount and promotional programs
- Develop overall goals for each Account Manager
- Evaluate accounts for performance and identify tier status for each account
- Develop Sales Department staffing schedule
- Identify and share best practices amongst sales staff
- Ensure collective accuracy of customer data in system in VV’s proprietary database and in e-mail
- Manage process of credit application to the point of hand-off to Finance
- Communicate with other departments as needed to ensure the smooth workflow for the department and company

To Apply: please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with "Sales Manager" in the subject line.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds

Learn more at https://veritablevegetable.com/careers/

05/20/2022

We are looking for a highly organized and experienced Trucking Manager to manage and coordinate our complex private/for-hire trucking operation, support our regional and local drivers, and ensure the highest levels of safety, customer service and environmental sustainability. This position partners with our Fleet Manager and reports to our Trucking Director.

Our trucking department employs 30+ drivers, operating company owned Sprinter Vans, Class B bobtails, short and long trailers, day cabs and full-sized sleepers. We operate seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Check out the job description on our website and apply today!
https://veritablevegetable.com/careers/

02/22/2022

We are looking for a highly organized and experienced Trucking Manager to manage and coordinate our complex private/for-hire trucking operation, support our regional and local drivers, and ensure the highest levels of safety, customer service and environmental sustainability. This position partners with our Fleet Manager and reports to our Trucking Director.

Our trucking department employs 30+ drivers, operating company owned Sprinter Vans, Class B bobtails, short and long trailers, day cabs and full-sized sleepers. We operate seven days a week, 365 days a year.

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1100 Cesar Chavez
San Francisco, CA
94124

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