Truck Driver - CDL

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Transfers trailers between facilities in truck. 
• Operates yard truck to position trailers to appropriate loading/unloading docks as requested by shipping and receiving departments. 
• Performs daily yard truck and trailer inspections prior to use. 
• Observes and reports equipment or mechanical failures immediately. 
• Maintains accurate logs for all trailers on the yard. 
• Operates a forklift within the plant during non-driving time when loading/unloading trucks or rail cars. 
• When truck is not in operation, employee assists with other duties (EX: drives forklift instructed by manager) 
• Conducts daily inspections of the vehicles at the end of the shift and reports any problems or damages to management. 
• Safely and efficiently operates forklift; performs required daily inspections 
• Reads and understands Bills of Lading and Pick Sheet. 
• Uses daily pick sheet, picks full and partial pallets, wraps pallets when necessary, stages product for loading, checks pallets for accuracy to order 
• Maintains clean and organized aisles and rack storage, consolidates partial pallets when needed 
• Inventories product as needed; labels, sorts, wraps and ties product 
• Communicates with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs. 
• Complies with company safety policies and maintains clean and orderly work area. 
• Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by management. 

WHAT YOU NEED

• Valid Class A CDL

• Forklift Certification 
• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees whether individually or in a team environment. 
• Ability to perform basic math skills. 
• Effectively communicate questions, problems and reports to co-workers, supervisory and management personnel. 
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed.

• Frequently (more than 75% of time) required to: stand and/or walk, use ladders and climb stairs, bend and stoop, reach, push/pull, kneel and crouch. Lift, carry and/or move items up to 50 pounds, without assistance; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls, to verbally communicate; and to hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Frequently exposed to a non-climate controlled environment. 
• Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to dust and loud noise. 
• Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to machinery and mechanical, moving parts. 
• Personal protective equipment, such as hearing protection, safety glasses, hair net and food safety related items, is required. 

EXTRAS

• Employee-Owned
• Weekly Pay
• Advancement Opportunities
• Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance program 
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)