Transfer/Yard Jockey Driver - Night Shift at Dairy Farmers of America

Bridgeton, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

29.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

CDL-A Driving, Tractor-Trailer Operation, Vehicle Safety Checks, Material Handling, GMP Compliance, Effective Communication, Manual Transmission Driving, Computer Literacy, Tanker Endorsement, Basic Math Skills

Industry

Dairy Product Manufacturing

Description

JOB SUMMARY Cumberland Dairy has immediate job openings for dependable CDL-A transfer truck drivers to operate a tractor-trailer safely and efficiently and assist in properly moving materials and product between two company locations in Bridgeton, NJ. This will also include performing vehicle safety checks on equipment, helping warehouse and plant personnel load or unload materials if needed, as well as following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and communicating effectively with team members to meet daily deadlines. Cumberland Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Cumberland Dairy, we produce millions of gallons of ultra-pasteurized, refrigerated, extended shelf-life products annually and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy. By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us! OUR OPERATORS FOR THIS POSITION START AT AN HOURLY RATE OF: * $29.00 per hour SCHEDULE: 2-2-3 Rotating Turn Schedule Night Shift Schedule 6PM-6:30AM BENEFITS: * 401(k) with company contribution * Competitive pay * Paid vacation and holidays * Career growth opportunities – we promote from within! * Comprehensive healthcare benefits * Service recognition and employee appreciation events * Employee referral program * Tuition reimbursement * Reflective Uniforms provided * Work for dairy farm families Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: * High school diploma or GED preferred * One year verifiable commercial driving experience with similar equipment preferred * Valid Class-A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with clean driving record * Valid Medical Examiners Certificate * Must be efficient in driving manual transmission * Must be computer literate and able to navigate applications efficiently * Must be able to obtain Tanker endorsement * Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks * Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal * Must be able to read, write and communicate in English * Ability to push, pull and lift up to 55 pounds * Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays An Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

The primary role involves safely and efficiently operating a tractor-trailer to move materials and product between two company locations in Bridgeton, NJ. This also includes performing vehicle safety checks, assisting warehouse personnel with loading/unloading, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and ensuring timely completion of daily deadlines.