Class A Driver (4282)

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.  QualificationsEssential 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.