Class A CDL Driver / Material Handler Or Production Laborer Position at New Pig Corporation Do you love to drive and want a work life balance that allows you to drive truck, work hands on with manufacturing, and be home every night? New Pig Manufacturing is seeking a uniquely qualified, highly-motivated, self-starter with a Class A CDL license to split a full-time job into driving short hauls, relocating trailers and working with our production team. This position has the unique opportunity to work with our production team out of our Juniata (Altoona) location. Driving route will be out of our Juniata location. Standard work hours are 7am-3pm with OT available.
Essential Duties:- Operate jockey trucks to safely maneuver trailers throughout the plant facility and transport them to the designated holding lot via public DOT roadways.
- Days of Operation – 5 days per week plus overtime as needed
- Follow and comply with FMCSA and DOT regulations
- Load and unload trailers using powered industrial trucks into the manufacturing facility.
- Machine Operation – Operate equipment, load rolls, perform changeovers, etc. Quality Standards – Demonstrate an ability to adjust the process to meet quality standards
- Quality Inspection – Perform quality checks and collect quality data as required
- Production Reporting – Enter production quantities and material into company ERP system.
- Actively participate on the process improvement team
- Actively participate in lean manufacturing improvement workshops and training events
- Perform all other production-related duties as assigned or directed
- Adhere to New Pig's Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards
Minimum Qualifications:- The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and/or abilities:21 years of age or older
- Pass the required drug test
- Valid CDL Class A license
- Pass DOT physical and DOT Road TestFollow DOT Regulations
- Able to load and unload trailers utilizing power industrial trucks and or special conveying equipment by coupling and uncoupling 20 ft hoses up to 45 lbs
- Adherence to all environmental, health & safety requirements and the company safety policies & procedures
- Computer Skills – PC use including but not limited to email, data entry, system navigation
- Math skills – able to do unit conversions (e.g. linear inches to linear yards to sq. yards)
- Must be able to use basic measurement tools such as tape measures, rulers, etc. Physical activity – lifting 60 lb shafts; maneuvering 400 lb rolls; packing/palletizing cartons up to 30 lbs
- Product standards – capable of producing all products to standard rate
- Quality System – capable of retrieving and applying all quality information; comply with QMS policies and procedures
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness
- Must demonstrate a commitment to all tasks assigned
- Continuous improvement mindset – willingness to share input readily to improve our manufacturing processes
- Hourly pay + driver pool differential pay + additional pay when driving.
- Paychecks weekly. Overtime opportunities available. Low-cost BCBS insurance. Medical/Vision/Dental. Eligible 1st day of month following hire date.
Paid time off:
vacation, sick, personal, holidays. 401(k) retirement savings + profit sharing & bonus opportunities Fantastic company culture, strong leadership, advancement opportunities, continuous improvement atmosphere, discounts on New Pig products, onsite fitness center, and many other perks! New Pig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in relation to the application process, please email xrecruit@newpig.com.
