What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Driver & Forklift Operator position at Shearer's Foods?
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.
YARD DRIVER & Forklift Driver with CDL
Shifts : Thursday - 3am to 7am, Friday to Sunday - 9pm to 9am
Pay - $21 to $25 ( based on experience)
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 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.
Pay Range
Salary Range: USD $21.00/Hr. - USD $25.00/Hr.
Salary : $21 - $25