Yard Driver

About the role

The Yard Driver is responsible for supporting trailer movement at the distribution center, preparing trailers for shipping, and monitoring 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: $24.75 per hour.
• Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, and 2nd shift.
• Generous benefits that start on your 60th day: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• 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!

What You’ll Do

As a Yard Driver, you will drive tractor, maneuver 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. Ability and willingness to select/load/unload and/or deliver ALL products that may be ordered by our customers. Other duties as assigned.

Fitness for the Role

• Ability and willingness to read and comprehend labels, instructions, bill of lading required.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations to verify quantities of product required.

Company Culture

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit here.