2nd Shift Yard Truck Driver

5 months ago
Employment Information

Description


Building a great career never tasted so good!

We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the Yard Truck Driver position, joining our Nottingham, PA team!
  • SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 3:30pm-12:00am
  • BENEFITS: This position is full-time benefit eligible, elective benefits include:
    • Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance.
    • Opportunity to contribute to a 401k, company profit sharing.
    • Paid vacation, holiday and sick time.
    • Paid Employee referral program.
Benefit (Details):
Herr’s is proud to offer a variety of quality benefits and wellness programs where we have been recognized as a 5-time Well Workplace Award winner in the area! Elective benefits include medical, dental, vision and hearing insurance; long term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness indemnity plans, and legal plans. The company also provides opportunities to contribute to a 401k, company profit sharing, vacation, sick and holiday pay; EAP services, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of service (unless otherwise noted in plan description).

Any questions about this position or any others, please contact the Human Resources department at 610-932-6500 or recruitment@herrs.com
Herr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabilities


Key Responsibilities


This individual will drive liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift, boom, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials by performing the following duties. Also drives a yard truck for the purpose of moving trailers. This involves, hooking and unhooking, moving from building to building and backing trailers in a safe and timely manner. May also involve driving trailers to other warehouse locations, including North East, MD.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Yard Truck Duties:
  • Hook and un-hook trailers and perform inspections on trailers while doing so. Must report any maintenance issues to supervisor right away.
  • Move and back trailers into loading docks.
  • Move trailers from plant warehouse to the North East, Auxiliary and the Nottingham Branch Warehouses.
  • May involve loading or unloading trailers.
  • Ensure load is secure when moving trailers.
  • Ensure load is secure when the load is completed and close and lock down the doors.
  • Ensure trailer is secure to dock with wheel chocks and GLAD locks when dock lock is not available.
  • Inspect trailers to ensure dollies are secure for trailer to be loaded.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise


Additional Duties:
  • Must wear the proper personal protective equipment for performing each duty.
  • Must maintain a safe, neat, and clean work environment.
  • Perform all duties in a safe manner by following all safety guidelines as described in the safety code of conduct. Attends and participates in all safety meetings and is committed to working safely.
Qualifications:
  • Less than high school education; or up to six months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous trailer driving experience preferred.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must have a valid CDL Class A License.
  • Must possess a stable work history with good references.
  • Must be able to read, write, understand and speak English.

About Herr Foods Inc.

Herr Foods Inc. is the largest privately owned salty snack food manufacturer and distributor in the country, we are based in Nottingham, PA and we think our 1600+ employees are pretty spectacular! We have been committed for the last 75+ years to making our Herr’s family business an enjoyable place to work!

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