Yard Driver

Responsibilities

• Drives tractors and trailers with capacity of more than three tons and usually with more than six wheels to transport materials to and from specified destinations.
• Operates shuttles to move trailers between buildings, staging areas, and loading dock doors, following instructions via radio.
• Performs daily maintenance checks on shuttle trucks and reports any malfunctions to the garage.
• Documents all trailer moves on Yard Driver daily move sheets and submits them to the shipping office upon completing the shift.
• Fuels the yard truck as needed.
• Performs daily maintenance checks on tractor-trailer units, including coupling and uncoupling, connecting and disconnecting brake lines, and conducting safety inspections according to DOT regulations.
• Safely secures all equipment and completes necessary paperwork at the end of each shift.
• Achieves continuous improvement by identifying process improvements and adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Complies with all Department of Transportation regulations and follows Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe work area and follows all required work safety practices, including wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ensures food safety and quality in designated areas, reporting any issues to management immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
• Able to stand, walk, and climb into and out of tractor trailers virtually the entire shift.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work in outdoor conditions (year-round) with moderate noise.
• May perform duties indoors and outdoors.
• Willing to work overtime and on holidays.
• Able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background, and criminal checks).

Pay & Schedule

$22.77 hourly, Monday through Friday.

Benefits

• Union pension plan
• Competitive pay
• Paid sick leave
• Yearly increases
• Career growth opportunities - promoted from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Qualifications

This position requires a clean driving record and compliance with all Department of Transportation regulations.