What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard jockey position at Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms?
JOB SUMMARY
Lehigh Valley Dairy has immediate job openings for dependable CDL-A yard truck drivers to safely and efficiently operate shuttles to move trailers from building to building, staging areas and from various loading dock doors.
Our yard drivers build relationships with team members using their positive, friendly attitudes and become familiar with their operations to meet needs and expectations.
Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley, we 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 YARD DRIVERS FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO :
$30.15 per hour
Addn’l $0.25 / hour night shift differential
SCHEDULE : Shift days / hours can vary depending on the opening.
BENEFITS :
Union 401(k) with company contribution
Competitive pay
Over time after 40 hours / week
Shift differential
Meal Allowance
6 paid Holidays, 5 paid Personal Days, and paid Vacation days
Career growth opportunities we promote from within!
Comprehensive healthcare benefits - $36 / week
Service recognition and employee rewards
Employee referral program
Uniforms provided
Boot allowance
Work for dairy farm families
And more
REQUIREMENTS :
High school diploma or GED preferred
One year related experience preferred
21 years of age
Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
Ability to read, write and communicate in English
Ability to push, pull and lift to 55 pounds
Willing to work flexible hours, including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays
DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EEO is The Law -
Last updated : 2024-08-02
Salary : $30 - $36
