Yard Driver

About the role

Our drivers work hard to move, supply, and provide for America's favorite brands. Being reliable and dedicated to safety has defined our success as an industry leader for 130+ years. The Yard Driver is responsible for providing support for trailer movement at the distribution center, as well as assisting preparation of 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.
• Ability and willingness to select/load/unload and/or deliver ALL products that may be ordered by our customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year related driving experience is desired.
• 50,000-mile tractor-trailer experience is desired.
• Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) required.
• Accident-free driving record for the past three years desired.
• Able to read and comprehend labels, instructions, bill of lading required.
• Able to perform mathematical calculations to verify quantities of product required.
• Able to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely.

Benefits

• Pay Rate: $26.50 per hour.
• 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!

Schedule

Schedule is: Monday - Friday 12:00pm to 8:30pm (subject to change)