Utility Driver Class A

Pacific American Fish Co; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pacific American Fish Co in Vernon, CA is seeking flexible drivers for full-time positions to assist with loading and unloading seafood products. Responsibilities include managing port pick-ups, verifying loads, and ensuring compliance with transportation regulations.

The ideal candidate must possess a valid TWIC card and have experience with trailer backing and loading procedures. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid TWIC card.
• Flexible and willing to work OTR to Northern CA and local work.
• Experience backing 36ft-48ft-53ft trailers without complications required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading electric pallet jack and closing trailer doors.
• Manually unload products to designated storage areas.
• Handle port pick-ups and manage local returns.
• Verify load before departure and check trailers.
• Back up trailers in tight spaces without complications.

Skills

Driving tractor/trailer OTR-LOCAL

Ability to lift, push, pull 50+ lbs

Knowledgeable with ELD, DOT & FMCSA rules

English proficiency

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Vernon, CA 90058

Salary Range: $28.00 - $28.00 Hourly

PAFCO is a $700MM+ global seafood manufacturing company with 45+ years of success. Our business is built on trust which has allowed for both our company, and our customers, to succeed together. Learn more about the company at www.pafco.net.

We are looking for flexible drivers. Must have a valid TWIC card.

Shifts Available

• Sunday to Thursday 2pm to 1am
• Night shifts may be required to support supply chain

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading electric pallet jack, closing trailer doors, and releasing loading ramp.
• Manually unload various palatalized products to designated dry, frozen, and cold storage areas at local markets and warehouses.
• Handle port pick-ups at LB/LA, LAX, SAN, and BA; manage local returns from customers and products for same‑day production.
• Verify load before departure and check trailers as needed in the company yard and on assigned routes.
• Back up 36ft–48ft–53ft trailers in tight spaces without complications.
• Assist with unloading touch freight and unloading pallets using an electric pallet jack.

Qualifications

• Valid TWIC card.
• Flexible and willing to work OTR to Northern CA and local work.
• Able to lift, push, pull up to 50+ lbs and work in refrigerated environments.
• Knowledgeable with ELD, DOT & FMCSA rules, including Hours Of Service and DVIR.
• Ability to perform pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections.
• No more than 1 moving violation in the past 3 years.
• Write/read English.
• Experience: 3+ years driving tractor/trailer OTR-LOCAL (preferred).
• Experience: Backing 36ft‑48ft‑53ft trailers without complications (required).

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full‑time. Work Location: In person.