Jockey Driver- 2nd / 3rd shift

At 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 preferred

3. Prior experience in warehouse, distribution, or transportation environments is a plus

4. Familiarity with yard safety protocols and trailer spotting procedures

5. Ability to safely maneuver trailers in tight spaces and around loading docks

6. Experience using two-way radios, yard management systems (YMS), or similar tools helpful

7. Understanding of basic vehicle inspections and reporting mechanical issues

8. Comfortable working in outdoor conditions and in all weather

Duties and Responsibilities:

Food safety is the responsibility of every employee. Any issues should be brought to the immediate attention of area supervisor or manager.

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 building

6. 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-workers

9. 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 less

Frequent – 1/3 to 2/3

Continuous – 2/3 or more

Standing: Occasional to frequent

Walking: Occasional to frequent

Sitting: Frequent to continuous

Lifting: 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 Truck

Climbing Stairs: Occasional

Climbing ladders: NA

Crawling: NA

Working in kneeling position: NA

Working with arms extended at shoulder level or above: Minimal

Twisting and Turning: Frequent to continuous

Reaching: Occasional to frequent

Bending: Occasional to frequent

Driving: Continuous (jockey truck and forklift)

Pushing and Pulling: Occasional

Hand Movement: Manual dexterity

Simple grasping: frequent

Fine manipulation: NA

Operating Equipment: Continuous (Forklift and Jockey truck)

Position Requirements: Position requires that individual be OSHA tested and certified and a CDL

Job Type: Full-time

Work 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 lunch

Salary : Up to $26.58

Earn Bonus Incentives:

2nd/3rd Shift Differential -$1.00 per hour

Attendance Bonus -$0.50 per hour

1st Pass Quality Bonus-$0.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Onsite nurse
• Corporate Chaplain
• Dependent Scholarship Assistance Program

Ability 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.