Shuttle Driver - Food Manufacturing - Nights

Shearer; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Shearer’s Foods is hiring for a Shuttle Driver & Forklift Driver on the night shift (7pm–7am, 2-2-3-3). The role requires a valid CDL Class A with DOT qualifications, experience operating stand-up forklifts, and a proven safe driving record.

You will unload trailers, move materials with jockey trucks, verify loads, and deliver with professional customer service. Lifting 20–80+ lbs and working in variable weather are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum CDL Class A with DOT qualifications.
• Experience operating stand-up forklifts and hand lifts.
• Proven safe driving record and at least 6 months commercial driving in food/beverage delivery.

Responsibilities

• Unload products from trailers using equipment or by hand and place in storage areas.
• Move trailers between storage locations and facility using jockey trucks.
• Verify truck loads and obtain signatures for accuracy.
• Provide professional customer service to enhance client experience when delivering.
• Lift and push/pull 20–80+ lbs repeatedly per shift.
• Drive and work in inclement weather with frequent stops.

Skills

CDL Class A

Forklift operation

Safe driving

Customer service

Education

CDL Class A license with DOT qualifications

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Jockey trucks

Job description

Overview

Shearer’s Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers. Specializing in private label and co-manufacturing, Shearer’s is the largest supplier of private brand salty snacks and second-largest supplier of private brand cookies and crackers.

With a strong focus on innovation, service, quality, and sustainability, Shearer’s has been awarded the food industry’s highest award for environmental sustainability, as well as multiple Supplier of the Year awards.

Operating 16 locations across North America and employing more than 5000 team members, Shearer’s is driven by its core values of People, Grow, Impact and Win. The company mission is to deliver exceptional products and services that make snacking a time to celebrate for our customers, colleagues, and community.

At Shearer’s Foods, we believe in a skills-first approach to recruitment and employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti-exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential. Your skills, experience, and perspective are valuable—and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us.

Shuttle Driver & Forklift Driver - Night Shift

Schedule - 7pm to 7am (2-2-3-3)

Responsibilities

• Carefully unload products from the trailer with a two-wheeler, pallet jack, forklift or by hand and place in designated storage areas

• Utilize jockey trucks to move trailers between storage locations and manufacturing facility

• Verify accuracy of truck loads and obtain proper signatures

• Professionally perform customer service responsibilities to enhance our client experience

• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required

• Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift) required

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications

• Experience driving and operating Stand-up forklifts and hand lifts

• Minimum of six months commercial driving experience or three months commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry required

• Proven safe driving record

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Pay Range

Salary Range: USD $21.00/Hr. - USD $21.00/Hr.