Jockey Driver- 2nd / 3rd shift

Furmano Foods; Pennsylvania; Sur place; USD 30 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Corporate Chaplain

Dependent Scholarship Assistance

Résumé du poste

Furmano Foods in Pennsylvania is seeking a Jockey Driver to safely move trailers within the yard, supporting loading, unloading, and staging of freight.

You will operate yard trucks and forklifts, coordinate with warehouse and transportation teams, and ensure yard safety and accurate paperwork. This is a full-time role with 2nd/3rd shift options and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license required.
• 1–2 years of experience operating yard trucks or spotters.
• Experience in warehouse, distribution, or transportation environments helpful.
• Familiar with yard safety protocols and trailer spotting procedures.
• Ability to maneuver trailers in tight spaces and around loading docks.
• Experience with two-way radios or YMS is helpful.
• OSHA certification and CDL are required.

Responsabilités

• Safely operate Jockey Truck and forklift.
• Unload and load beans for production runs.
• Unload pallets, cartons and other warehouse supplies.
• Perform other duties within the physical demands of the position.
• Supply production with beans from freight station and bean building.
• Fill staging sheets correctly.
• Receive dry beans and paste with proper paperwork.
• Maintain teamwork through communication and assistance to coworkers.
• Operate a backhoe.
• Unload train cars of beans and paste.
• Fill propane bottles for forklifts.
• Push snow or spread salt in winter if needed.

Connaissances

Forklift license

Flexible attitude

Team player

Efficient worker

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

YMS

Two-way radios

Description du poste

At Furmano Foods, you join a value-driven company with a legacy built on farm, faith, and family since 1921. We are dedicated to producing quality, shelf-stable foods while nurturing our employees, community, and the environment. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact while contributing to a culture of quality, service, and sustainability.

The Jockey Driver is responsible for safely moving trailers within the facility yard to support efficient loading, unloading, and staging of freight. This role involves operating yard trucks (also known as hostlers or spotters), positioning trailers at docks, and coordinating with warehouse and transportation teams to maintain smooth yard flow. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Education: High school diploma or GED required; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Experience / Qualifications:

1. Must have a CDL Class A license.

2. 1–2 years of experience operating yard trucks, spotters, or similar equipment preferred

3. Prior experience in warehouse, distribution, or transportation environments is a plus

4. Familiarity with yard safety protocols and trailer spotting procedures

5. Ability to safely maneuver trailers in tight spaces and around loading docks

6. Experience using two-way radios, yard management systems (YMS), or similar tools helpful

7. Understanding of basic vehicle inspections and reporting mechanical issues

8. Comfortable working in outdoor conditions and in all weather

Duties and Responsibilities:

Food safety is the responsibility of every employee. Any issues should be brought to the immediate attention of area supervisor or manager.

1. Safely operate Jockey Truck and forklift.

2. Unload and load beans for production runs.

3. Unload all miscellaneous items such as pallets, cartons and other warehouse supplies.

4. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned that fall within the physical demands of this position.

5. Must supply production with beans from the freight station and bean building

6. filling out staging sheets correctly.

7. Receive dry beans and paste, making sure paperwork is filled out correctly.

8. Maintain a positive teamwork atmosphere by actions, communicating and helping co-workers

9. Operate backhoe.

10. Unload the train cars of beans and paste.

11. Fill propane bottles for forklifts.

12. Operate a plow to move snow and spread salt in the winter if needed.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Must have the ability to acquire a forklift operator license.

2. Enjoy a variety of work on a day-to-day basis.

3. Very cooperative and flexible attitude, willing to do any job that is assigned.

4. Have the ability to get jobs done quickly and efficiently, knowing what needs to be done, finding work or asking what needs to be done next.

Physical Requirements:

Body Movements – the amount of time spent performing each physical requirement:

Occasional - 1/3 or less

Frequent – 1/3 to 2/3

Continuous – 2/3 or more

Standing: Occasional to frequent

Walking: Occasional to frequent

Sitting: Frequent to continuous

Lifting: Occasional to frequent (medium duty position / ability to lift 50lbs)

Carrying: Occasional to frequent (medium duty position / ability to carry 50lbs)

Climbing: Frequent to continuous in and out of the forklift and Jockey Truck

Climbing ladders: NA

Working with arms extended at shoulder level or above: Minimal

Twisting and Turning: Frequent to continuous

Reaching: Occasional to frequent

Bending: Occasional to frequent

Driving: Continuous (jockey truck and forklift)

Pushing and Pulling: Occasional

Hand Movement: Manual dexterity

Fine manipulation: NA

Operating Equipment: Continuous (Forklift and Jockey truck)

Position Requirements: Position requires that individual be OSHA tested and certified and a CDL

Job Type:Full-time

Work Schedule:

2nd shift - 3:00 PM-11:00 PM / 3rd shift - 11:00PM-7:00 AM ,This position typically follows the hours of the shift scheduled to work; however, working days may vary based on season.

Typically, Monday through Friday. Very often Saturday. 12 hours Shifts may be required during fresh pack season.

Salary : Up to $26.58

Earn Bonus Incentives:

2nd/3rd Shift Differential -$1.00 per hour

Attendance Bonus -$0.50 per hour

1st Pass Quality Bonus-$0.50 per hour

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Corporate Chaplain
• Dependent Scholarship Assistance Program

Ability to Commute:

• Northumberland, PA 17857 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Northumberland, PA 17857: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Employment Disclaimer:

This position is based in Pennsylvania and is considered "at-will." This means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any reason not prohibited by law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under the law.

This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or limit the supervisor’s ability to modify work assignments as appropriate to meet the needs of the organization.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Functional Expert

Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Goal Completion

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Experience

Required

2 years:

2 years: CDL Class A license

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