CDL -Forklift Driver
About The Position
Premium Waters, Byram, MS is a bottled water company focused on providing quality products for our customers while being a positive partner in the communities in which we operate. If you want to be part of a growing organization committed to inclusion, development, and quality in everything we do, join our team! Our safe, family-friendly work environment supports employees in achieving their career goals while serving our customers with safe, healthy water products. We believe our success begins with our people and are committed to creating a culture built on safety, teamwork, respect, accountability, and continuous improvement. Premium Waters is seeking a safe, dependable, and motivated Yard Dog Driver (Yard Jockey) to support warehouse and shipping operations. The Yard Dog Driver is responsible for moving trailers throughout the facility yard, positioning trailers at loading docks, maintaining trailer flow, and ensuring safe and efficient movement of equipment to support production and distribution operations.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Class A drivers license with an acceptable drivers license
- Minimum one (1) year of experience operating yard trucks, semi-trucks, forklifts, or similar equipment.
- Ability to safely operate equipment in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Yard Dog/Yard Jockey experience.
- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse operations.
- Forklift certification or ability to become certified.
- Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes.
Responsibilities
- Move trailers between parking areas, loading docks, and designated yard locations.
- Spot trailers at dock doors for loading and unloading activities.
- Verify trailer numbers, seal numbers, and locations before movement.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of yard tractors and trailers.
- Report equipment damage, mechanical issues, and safety concerns immediately.
- Maintain accurate trailer inventory and location records.
- Inspect trailers for cleanliness, damage, and loading readiness.
- Communicate with warehouse, production, transportation, and shipping personnel regarding trailer needs.
- Ensure trailers are properly secured using wheel chocks, dock locks, and other safety devices.
- Assist with shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard environment.
- Follow all food safety, quality, GMP, SQF, and company policies
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), where applicable
- Health Savings Account (HSA), where applicable
- Employee Referral Program
- Safety and Service Recognition Programs
- Career Development and Training Opportunities
- Internal Promotion Opportunities
- Family-Friendly Work Environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
