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Full-Time

CDL Driver

Posted on 6/21/2024

Shearers Foods

Shearers Foods

1,001-5,000 employees

Manufactures diverse range of snack foods

Food & Agriculture
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$20Hourly

Junior, Mid, Senior

Tallahassee, FL, USA

Expanding the Perry, FL Team

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications
  • Experience driving and operating forklifts and hand lifts
  • Minimum of six months commercial driving experience or three months commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry required
  • Proven safe driving record
  • Ability to operate manual transmission preferred
Responsibilities
  • Safely drive trucks between Perry location Warehouse and food manufacturing plant to meet scheduled customer delivery times
  • Carefully unload products from the trailer with a two-wheeler, pallet jack, forklift or by hand and place in designated storage areas
  • Utilize jockey trucks to move trailers between storage locations and manufacturing facility
  • Verify accuracy of truck loads and obtain proper signatures
  • Professionally perform customer service responsibilities to enhance our client experience
  • Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required
  • Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift) required

Shearer's Snacks offers a robust work environment leveraging advanced manufacturing facilities and sustainable production approaches to create a diverse array of snack foods. The company's emphasis on environmental sustainability not only meets industry standards but also fosters a culture of responsibility and innovation among its team members. This focus on eco-friendly practices and state-of-the-art technology makes it an appealing workplace for those passionate about sustainable practices and cutting-edge manufacturing processes.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$53M

Headquarters

Massillon, Ohio

Founded

1974

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The $106 million investment in the Moraine facility indicates potential job creation and technological advancements, enhancing the company's operational efficiency.
  • Being acquired by a prominent private equity firm like Clayton, Dubilier & Rice could provide Shearer's Foods with additional resources and strategic direction for expansion.
  • Shearer's Foods' focus on diversifying its geographic and product mix can lead to more stable revenue streams and reduced dependency on single customers.

What critics are saying

  • The permanent closure of the Lubbock facility and the associated layoffs highlight potential vulnerabilities in Shearer's Foods' supply chain and customer demand fluctuations.
  • The recent class action lawsuit for unpaid overtime could result in financial liabilities and damage to the company's reputation.

What makes Shearers Foods unique

  • Shearer's Foods stands out as a leading contract manufacturer and private label supplier in the snack industry, focusing on salty snacks, cookies, and crackers.
  • The company's significant investment in plant renovations and equipment upgrades, such as the $106 million project in Moraine, demonstrates a commitment to maintaining cutting-edge production capabilities.
  • Shearer's Foods' acquisition by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice highlights its strategic value and potential for growth under new ownership.

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