Operations Driver - CDL (4586)

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.

Pay Rate: $23 - 24.50 per hour + Shift Differential

Available Shifts: Day (1) & Night (2)

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:

• Daily, ensure trailers are in place for production staff to access materials easily.
• Daily, move trailers to and from yard to on site and off site cooler locations.
• As needed take truck/trailers to weigh station.
• Bring dump trailer 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 pick up and delivery instructions.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Performs pre and post trip inspections prior to include 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 complies 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.
• In the event that 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 and implementing company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring the proper use of all machinery and creating a safe work environment.

Food Safety Requirements/Responsibilities:

• Comply with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations.

Organizational Relationships:

• Position reports to Operations Manager.