Jockey Driver

Furmaro Foods Jockey DriverAt Furmano Foods, you join a value-driven company with a legacy built on farm, faith, and family since 1921. We are dedicated to producing quality, shelf-stable foods while nurturing our employees, community, and the environment. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact while contributing to a culture of quality, service, and sustainability.The Jockey Driver is responsible for safely moving trailers within the facility yard to support efficient loading, unloading, and staging of freight. This role involves operating yard trucks (also known as hostlers or spotters), positioning trailers at docks, and coordinating with warehouse and transportation teams to maintain smooth yard flow. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.Education: High school diploma or GED required; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.Experience / Qualifications:1. Must have a CDL Class A license.2. 1–2 years of experience operating yard trucks, spotters, or similar equipment preferred3. Prior experience in warehouse, distribution, or transportation environments is a plus4. Familiarity with yard safety protocols and trailer spotting procedures5. Ability to safely maneuver trailers in tight spaces and around loading docks6. Experience using two-way radios, yard management systems (YMS), or similar tools helpful7. Understanding of basic vehicle inspections and reporting mechanical issues8. Comfortable working in outdoor conditions and in all weatherDuties and Responsibilities:1. Safely operate Jockey Truck and forklift.2. Unload and load beans for production runs.3. Unload all miscellaneous items such as pallets, cartons and other warehouse supplies.4. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned that fall within the physical demands of this position.5. Must supply production with beans from the freight station and bean building6. filling out staging sheets correctly.7. Receive dry beans and paste, making sure paperwork is filled out correctly.8. Maintain a positive teamwork atmosphere by actions, communicating and helping co-workers9. Operate backhoe.10. Unload the train cars of beans and paste.11. Fill propane bottles for forklifts.12. Operate a plow to move snow and spread salt in the winter if needed.Skills and Abilities:1. Must have the ability to acquire a forklift operator license.2. Enjoy a variety of work on a day-to-day basis.3. Very cooperative and flexible attitude, willing to do any job that is assigned.4. Have the ability to get jobs done quickly and efficiently, knowing what needs to be done, finding work or asking what needs to be done next.Physical Requirements:Body Movements – the amount of time spent performing each physical requirement:Occasional - 1/3 or lessFrequent – 1/3 to 2/3Continuous – 2/3 or moreStanding: Occasional to frequentWalking: Occasional to frequentSitting: Frequent to continuousLifting: Occasional to frequent (medium duty position / ability to lift 50lbs)Carrying: Occasional to frequent (medium duty position / ability to carry 50lbs)Climbing: Frequent to continuous in and out of the forklift and Jockey TruckClimbing Stairs: OccasionalClimbing ladders: NACrawling: NAWorking in kneeling position: NAWorking with arms extended at shoulder level or above: MinimalTwisting and Turning: Frequent to continuousReaching: Occasional to frequentBending: Occasional to frequentDriving: Continuous (jockey truck and forklift)Pushing and Pulling: OccasionalHand Movement: Manual dexteritySimple grasping: frequentFine manipulation: NAOperating Equipment: Continuous (Forklift and Jockey truck)Position Requirements: Position requires that individual be OSHA tested and certified and a CDLJob Type: Full-timeWork Schedule: 2nd shift - 3:00 PM-11:00 PM / 3rd shift - 11:00PM-7:00 AM, This position typically follows the hours of the shift scheduled to work; however, working days may vary based on season.Typically, Monday through Friday. Very often Saturday. 12 hours Shifts may be required during fresh pack season.20 minutes paid lunchSalary: Up to $26.58Earn Bonus Incentives:2nd/3rd Shift Differential -$1.00 per hourAttendance Bonus -$0.50 per hour1st Pass Quality Bonus-$0.50 per hourBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offReferral programRetirement planVision insuranceOnsite nurseCorporate ChaplainDependent Scholarship Assistance ProgramAbility to Commute:Northumberland, PA 17857 (Required)Ability to Relocate:Northumberland, PA 17857: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)Employment Disclaimer: This position is based in Pennsylvania and is considered "at-will." This means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any reason not prohibited by law.We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under the law.This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate to meet the needs of the organization.