Yard Driver
McLane Company, Inc. · Athens, GA · 2 wk ago
On-siteManagement$22.5/hrFull-time
About the role
The Yard Driver supports trailer movement at the distribution center, assists in preparing trailers for shipping, and monitors the status of loaded trailers.
Responsibilities
- Drive tractor, maneuvering into position to attach trailer and handle lines to secure.
- Clean and spot trailers to specified doors or lot locations.
- Inspect trailers for defects, pre/post trip and submit inspection report indicating condition.
- Inspect loaded trailers to ensure product is secure for undamaged transport of product and that refrigeration unit is functioning; report any issues to Operations Manager or Warehouse Lead.
- Drive tractor-trailer within yard or within short distances outside of yard, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill in maneuvering on the road and on Company premises.
- Meet this position’s physical demands.
- Select/load/unload and/or deliver ALL products that may be ordered by our customers.
Requirements
- A High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 2 years related driving experience is desired.
- 100,000-mile tractor-trailer experience is desired.
- Possess Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) required.
- Accident-free driving record for the past three years desired.
- Ability and willingness to read and comprehend labels, instructions, bill of lading required.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations to verify quantities of product required.
Qualifications
- Teammate: Safety-focused, Reliable, Adaptable, Dedicated.
- Moving America forward — together: Safety-focused, Reliable, Adaptable, Dedicated.
Benefits
- Pay Rate: $22.50 per hour.
- Schedule: 3:00PM to 11:30PM or 6:00PM to 2:30AM.
- Generous benefits that start on your 60th day: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
- Earn vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one and paid holidays after 90 days.
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
- Additional benefits: pet insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!