Shuttle Driver

Overview

The primary role of this position is to transport associates safely and efficiently on predetermined routes to and from Peterson Farms campus while obeying all traffic laws.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

• Maintain constant communication with HR.
• Provide excellent customer service to associates.
• Complete light paperwork and associate pick-up log.
• Must report any problems or issue to management.
• Light housekeeping/inspections of vacant units.
• Posting of notices at Oceana Acres.
• Delivering notices and evictions to tenants.
• Misc. errands for HR (transport associates to clinic, post office, local stores, deliveries, hardware store, etc.)
• Must be able to work flexible hours/shifts.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Work Experience

• One year manufacturing experience desirable

Skills and Knowledge

• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must have exceptional driving history (MVR record check required).
• Must be able to comfortably work with company provided personal tablet and have experience working in the Microsoft Office Suite software program.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow written job instructions.
• Ability to follow and comply with quality standards.
• Ability to comprehend and comply with GMP rules and Food Safety guidelines.
• Ability to work as contributing member within the team.
• Ability to frequently lift/move material weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to operate a personal computer (keyboard/mouse).

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS

As part of a team-based work environment, must be able to demonstrate the following Job Competencies:

Job Competencies

• Reliability/Dependability – Responds to internal customer needs, questions, and concerns in accurate and timely manner. Follows through on commitments, assignments, and tasks; is at work when scheduled; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses work time wisely.
• Safety Awareness – Demonstrates use of safe and proper work methods and follows established safety procedures. Reports and corrects working conditions that may increase risk factors for injury.
• Technical Skills/Knowledge – Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities. Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
• Good Manufacturing Practices/Food Safety – Demonstrates Good Manufacturing Practices and proper Food Safety procedures when performing daily job functions. Correctly wears required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas. Recognizes areas for GMP and Food Safety procedure improvements and shares ideas with leadership.
• Work Standards – Has high standards of performance for self. Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes; is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks, demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
• Respects Diversity – Respects the Company’s diverse workforce, and behaves in a manner that does not cause harm to others based on age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or religious believes.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views and welcomes feedback; uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and working relationships; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests.
• Adaptability – Has ability to focus on the benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive, objective manner, views change as learning opportunity; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Positive Working Relationships – Listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; shares information and knowledge; demonstrates a high level of integrity and honesty.
• Focus – Maintains focus on tasks and does not stray from job assignments.
• Flexibility – Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow; works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.

ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Moderate exposure to wet work environment.
• Moderate exposure to various outdoor environmental seasons while operating vehicle.
• Lifts material/product weighing up to 10 pounds frequently (with assistance); lifts material/product weighing up to 10 pounds occasionally (with assistance).
• Stands, walks, uses hands/fingers to handle or feel, uses hands/arms to reach, sits, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, and crawls while performing functions of position.
• Constant mental and visual alertness (including peripheral vision and depth perception) required to avoid serious injury to self and others and to perform quality functions of position.
• Eye and hearing protection, hair nets, bump hats, lab coats and foot protection may be required.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and results.