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. This role involves driving tractor-trailers within the yard or short distances outside, ensuring all products are accurately loaded and transported securely.

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

• 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.
• Fit the following: Moving America forward — together. 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.

Benefits

• Pay Rate: $27.80 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!