Class A CDL Driver & Production Associate (Altoona, Juniata, 7am-3pm)

Class A CDL Driver / Material Handler or Production Laborer

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 Test
- Follow 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!