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Job Description
Perricone 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:
13 Speed - High-Low Manual Transmission a Must Have 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.
Hours Needed:
1:00PM - 10:00
PM EST Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
13 Speed - High-Low Manual Transmission a Must Have 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.
Hours Needed:
1:00PM - 10:00
PM EST Food Safety Requirements/Responsibilities:
13 Speed - High-Low Manual Transmission a Must Have Comply with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations.
