Local Transfer Driver
HAYES
Local Transfer Driver
Full Time • HAYES
Benefits:
- Simple IRA
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Position Title: Local Transfer Driver
Department: Warehouse
Location: Multiple
Reports To: Warehouse Manager
Scope of Position : The Transfer Driver plays a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of products across all stages of operations. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient transport of raw materials, finished goods, and other items, including deliveries and pick-ups for Whitley’s Retail Outlets and daily transfers between facilities. By supporting timely movement of materials, the Transfer Driver directly contributes to consistent production and warehouse operations. This role requires strong time management skills, the ability to work independently, and effective coordination with various teams to address both scheduled and emergent needs. The position is full-time.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
- Understand and follow food safety and quality standards
- Assist with shipping, receiving and daily warehouse operations
- Conduct physical inventory counts and rotate products (first-in, first-out)
- Ensure efficient space utilization in transfer vehicles as well as warehouse settings
- Safely operate a commercial motor vehicle to transport goods and materials within a defined local area
- Comply with all traffic laws, safety regulations and company policies
- Safely operate a pallet jack, forklift and other equipment
- Frequent loading and unloading of cargo
- Ensuring proper load balance and security when transporting goods
- Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections, maintain vehicle cleanliness and report any maintenance issues
- Perform assigned preventive maintenance tasks for vehicle
- Coordinate with supervisors and management to complete assigned tasks and projects
- Respond promptly to calls and messages on company cell phone, following safety guidelines
- May perform tasks for other departments
Working Conditions
- Frequent standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling and squatting
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds or 100 pounds with assistance
- Ability to withstand varying temperatures and conditions (heat, humidity and cold)
- Compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in required settings
- Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, including no jewelry in processing zones
Minimum Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or recognized equivalent is required
- Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicle(s)
- Maintain an acceptable driving record, as determined by a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Forklift experience is strongly preferred; training is required if no prior history
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with other staff and vendors
- Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and employee safety preferred
- Previous manufacturing experience is preferred
Department: Warehouse
Location: Multiple
Reports To: Warehouse Manager
Scope of Position : The Transfer Driver plays a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of products across all stages of operations. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient transport of raw materials, finished goods, and other items, including deliveries and pick-ups for Whitley’s Retail Outlets and daily transfers between facilities. By supporting timely movement of materials, the Transfer Driver directly contributes to consistent production and warehouse operations. This role requires strong time management skills, the ability to work independently, and effective coordination with various teams to address both scheduled and emergent needs. The position is full-time.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
- Understand and follow food safety and quality standards
- Assist with shipping, receiving and daily warehouse operations
- Conduct physical inventory counts and rotate products (first-in, first-out)
- Ensure efficient space utilization in transfer vehicles as well as warehouse settings
- Safely operate a commercial motor vehicle to transport goods and materials within a defined local area
- Comply with all traffic laws, safety regulations and company policies
- Safely operate a pallet jack, forklift and other equipment
- Frequent loading and unloading of cargo
- Ensuring proper load balance and security when transporting goods
- Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections, maintain vehicle cleanliness and report any maintenance issues
- Perform assigned preventive maintenance tasks for vehicle
- Coordinate with supervisors and management to complete assigned tasks and projects
- Respond promptly to calls and messages on company cell phone, following safety guidelines
- May perform tasks for other departments
Working Conditions
- Frequent standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling and squatting
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds or 100 pounds with assistance
- Ability to withstand varying temperatures and conditions (heat, humidity and cold)
- Compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in required settings
- Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, including no jewelry in processing zones
Minimum Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or recognized equivalent is required
- Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicle(s)
- Maintain an acceptable driving record, as determined by a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Forklift experience is strongly preferred; training is required if no prior history
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with other staff and vendors
- Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and employee safety preferred
- Previous manufacturing experience is preferred
Compensation: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Our Story
Background
In 1986, with only one small batch roaster and three employees cooking peanuts, Marion Smith and his son Craig opened the doors to Whitley's Peanut Factory, which still stands as a retail store off Route 17 in Gloucester, VA. Due to high demand, they soon opened a second retail location in Williamsburg, VA, and a new production facility in Hayes, VA. In 2017 Whitley's opened a third retail location in Richmond, VA and a second Distribution Center in Gloucester County, which gave them an additional 10,000 sq. feet. Thirty-five years and millions of peanuts later, Whitley's Peanut Factory has become a local staple for "Home-Cooked" Virginia peanuts and peanut confections. Todd Smith, now president, continues his family's legacy of cooking Virginia peanuts to golden perfection.
The Whitley Difference
For over 35 years, Whitley's Peanut Factory has been producing the finest quality gourmet Virginia peanuts on the market. Whitley's "Home-Cooked" peanuts have a wonderful, crunchy freshness and distinctive flavor because our peanuts are still made the old-fashioned way, slowly hand cooked to perfection.
We choose only the highest quality, super extra-large Virginia peanuts which are hand selected for their size and freshness. Each batch is individually cooked with proven, traditional recipes to ensure the crisp, fresh flavor and unique taste for which our peanuts are famous. We are very proud to have been selected by the National Association for Specialty Food Trade as a Finalist in the Outstanding Hors D'oeuvres or Snack Food category. We offer you only the finest products available and we combine our fine quality with good, quick service.
We are proud to have been selected as a member of the Virginia's Finest program, which supports and promotes Virginia manufactured products. The display of Virginia's Finest logo on our packaging confirms our status as producers of some of the finest quality products Virginia has to offer.
For over 35 years, Whitley's Peanut Factory has been producing the finest quality gourmet Virginia peanuts on the market. Whitley's "Home-Cooked" peanuts have a wonderful, crunchy freshness and distinctive flavor because our peanuts are still made the old-fashioned way, slowly hand cooked to perfection.
We choose only the highest quality, super extra-large Virginia peanuts which are hand selected for their size and freshness. Each batch is individually cooked with proven, traditional recipes to ensure the crisp, fresh flavor and unique taste for which our peanuts are famous. We are very proud to have been selected by the National Association for Specialty Food Trade as a Finalist in the Outstanding Hors D'oeuvres or Snack Food category. We offer you only the finest products available and we combine our fine quality with good, quick service.
We are proud to have been selected as a member of the Virginia's Finest program, which supports and promotes Virginia manufactured products. The display of Virginia's Finest logo on our packaging confirms our status as producers of some of the finest quality products Virginia has to offer.
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