Seasonal CDL A Yard Truck Driver

Hirzel Canning Company•Northwood, OH

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Hirzel Canning Company feeds people. Hirzel Canning Company & Farms is a 5th-generation family company with a passion for serving the community. Our Dei Fratelli brand is your source for locally-grown tomato and sauerkraut products. We seek individuals that share our core values, our commitment to future generations, and our passion for providing food that brings families together. The Hirzel Canning Company (HCC) CDL A Yard Truck Driver, also known as a Yard Jockey, is a critical team member responsible for safely and efficiently moving trailers within the facility grounds. This individual plays a key role in ensuring smooth trailer transitions between loading docks, staging areas, and parking locations. The Yard Truck Driver must have experience in operating both manual and automatic yard trucks and in properly connecting and disconnecting trailers. Communication with internal warehouse and transportation teams is essential to maintaining safe and timely operations.

Requirements

Candidates must be willing and able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Experience in operating both manual and automatic yard trucks
Experience in properly connecting and disconnecting trailers
Able to work Saturdays and Sundays when required (generally during pack season)
Compliance with all HCC policies and procedures
Commitment to safety practices and promoting a safe working environment
Takes ownership of work to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness
Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with co-workers and management
Willingness to adapt to change and support continuous improvement
Reaching with hands and arms
Communication through speech, hearing, and in writing
Bending, twisting, turning, reaching below the knee, pushing, pulling, squatting, kneeling, standing, walking, sitting
Will regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Experience in backing up and maneuvering trailers is required.
Solid work history with dependable attendance and performance
Good oral and written communication skills
Attendance on the job each and every day is absolutely essential to the efficient operation of the Company

Nice To Haves

Experience operating yard trucks or similar equipment (manual and automatic)
Experience hooking/unhooking trailers and working in a yard or logistics environment
Strong understanding of trailer safety procedures and yard protocols
Forklift experience/certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Move trailers to and from loading docks, staging areas, and yard parking areas as directed
Communicate regularly with warehouse and transportation personnel to coordinate trailer movements
Perform thorough trailer inspections prior to movement, checking for safety issues or damage
Ensure trailers are correctly positioned and secured at dock doors or in designated yard spots
Safely operate yard trucks (manual and automatic transmissions)
Hook and unhook trailers using proper procedures and safety equipment.
Perform pre- and post-shift inspections of yard truck and report any maintenance or safety concerns
Maintain accurate records of trailer locations, trailer numbers, and trailer movements as required
Communicate any delays, equipment issues, or safety concerns promptly to the Transportation Supervisor