Class A Driver (4282)

Perricone Juices; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401K

Job summary

Perricone Farms, Fort Pierce, FL, is seeking a CDL Driver to operate trucks for hauling, storage and access to materials. You will assist the Extraction team on various projects and ensure daily operations run smoothly.

Responsibilities include moving trailers, weighing stations, unloading, forklift operation, and maintaining GMPs while following SQF, USDA and HACCP standards. A reliable, safety-minded professional will thrive in this role with long‑term, benefits‑rich opportunities.

Qualifications

• Compliance with GMPs and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of SQF, USDA and HACCP standards.
• Adherence to SQF, Organic, Non-GMO procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
• Ability to report unsafe conditions to supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks and forklifts to move trailers and materials.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and ensure equipment is safe.
• Load and unload materials using forklift and manual handling.
• Maintain truck logs according to state and federal regulations.
• Assist production leads and manager with various production tasks.
• Adhere to GMPs and safety regulations at all times.
• Comply with regulatory standards and certifications (SQF, USDA, HACCP).
• Ensure cross-contamination prevention and safe work environment.

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Fort Pierce, FL 34982Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: TransportationPerricone Farms has partnered with the renowned Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company, bringing together two leaders in the premium citrus juice market. This strategic acquisition creates a powerful, dynamic company poised for significant growth, combining Perricone's expertise in craft citrus juices with Natalie's reputation for high-quality, fresh-squeezed products. The merger expands the company’s reach and strengthens its position in the industry, offering exciting opportunities for innovation and growth. Perricone Farms is seeking a CDL Driver, for the Fort Pierce facility. This is a dynamic role that provides long-term, stable employment along with a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to health, vision, dental, life insurance, and a 401K plan.

Summary:

Responsible for operating trucks for the purpose of hauling, storage and accessibility. Assist with the needs of the Extraction team through various projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Daily, ensure trailers are in place for production staff to access materials easily.
• Daily, move trailers between the yard and on-site and off-site cooler locations
• As needed, take truck/trailers to weigh station.
• Bring dump trailers around to pavement to empty trash receptacles.
• As needed, operate fruit unloading ramp.
• As needed, clean up fruit unloading area.
• Operate forklift to load and unload drums, materials and other production items as needed.
• Maintain a level of professionalism in attitude with staff.
• Daily, ensure that you operate the trucks, forklift and other machinery, such as the electric pallet jack safely.
• Assist in other areas of production as directed by Production Leads, Manager or other supervisory staff.
• Maintains truck log according to state and federal regulations.
• Maintains telephone contact with supervisor to receive pickup and delivery instructions.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Performs pre and post trip inspections prior to checking truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• As needed performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, fuses, tire chains, and spark plugs.
• Daily, adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Understands and comply with regulatory standards and certifications such as SQF, USDA and HACCP.
• Ensure that all SQF, Organic, Non-GMO procedures are followed to prevent cross -contamination.
• If Food and/or Employee safety is jeopardized, you are responsible for reporting unsafe conditions and/or acts to supervisor immediately.
• If possible, attempt to remedy the unsafe condition and/or act.
• Adheres to and enforces company policies and safety regulations.
• Responsible for understanding, complying with and implementing company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring the proper use of all machinery and creating a safe work environment.

Food Safety Requirements/Responsibilities:

• Comply with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations. =

Organizational Relationships:

• Position reports to Operations Manager.