Yard Driver Traffic - 3rd Shift
About the role
The Yard Driver is responsible for the timely movement of trailers to and from specific loading docks for the loading of finished products for delivery to external customers and the staging of loaded trailers in specific locations for over the road drivers to hook up to for delivery to external customers. This position requires daily communication with security guards, Production Plant management and personnel and over the road Drivers to make sure the proper loads of customer orders are pulled by the proper driver and delivered to the correct external customer. They will work in a normal traffic department environment with exposure to temperature changes. Major challenges involve the safe operation of the equipment and the ability to back trailers into defined confined areas. During down-times will assist the truck shop with maintenance duties in the truck shop and on trucks/trailers, as needed.
Responsibilities
- Spot trailers in the dock for loading
- Check trailers and tires for any damages
- Do a trailer report for every shift
- Keep parking lot organized, clean and well maintained
- On the job training for maintenance work in the truck shop
Qualifications
- Must have a safe driving record
- Must be able to work any hours and overtime if necessary
Preferred qualifications
- Experience spotting in a yard, driving a truck or working in a truck shop
- Experience with trucks and/or trucking preferred
Benefits
- Excellent health insurance
- Generous profit-sharing plan
- Long-term career opportunities in a stable industry and clean working environment