Yuma Local Fleet Driver / Yard Hostler

Bonita Packing Co A Corp•Yuma, CO

6d•$18 - $28

About The Position

The Local CDL Driver / Yard Hostler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of trailers, products, and materials between company facilities, growers, customers, cold storage facilities, and other local destinations. The position supports transportation, shipping, receiving, and production operations through local deliveries and pickups, trailer movements, and yard flow, helping maintain operational efficiency, product freshness, food safety, and customer service standards.

Requirements

Minimum one year of CDL driving experience.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to enter and exit tractors and trailers multiple times per shift.
Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions and refrigerated environments.
Ability to safely work around moving equipment and vehicle traffic.

Nice To Haves

Experience in agriculture, produce, refrigerated transportation, food manufacturing, or warehouse operations.
Experience operating hostler equipment or yard tractors.
Familiarity with transportation, dispatch, or warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

Operate Class A commercial vehicles safely and in compliance with FMCSA, DOT, and company regulations.
Perform local pickups and deliveries between company facilities, grower locations, customers, suppliers, cold storage facilities, and warehouses.
Transport fresh produce, packaging materials, ingredients, supplies, equipment, and other company assets.
Haul produce waste, culls, byproducts, and recyclable materials when required.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
Complete required inspection reports, shipping paperwork, mileage records, and driver logs.
Secure and transport loads safely while meeting food safety and quality requirements.
Communicate with dispatch, operations, shipping, and receiving personnel about schedules, delays, and issues.
Provide professional customer service while representing Bonipak and Bonita Trucking.
Move trailers safely throughout company yards and facilities using hostler equipment or road tractors.
Stage loaded and empty trailers at designated shipping and receiving docks.
Monitor trailer inventory and maintain organized trailer placement throughout the yard.
Coordinate trailer movements with shipping, receiving, cooling, production, and logistics teams.
Inspect trailers for cleanliness, damage, and refrigeration readiness.
Monitor reefer temperatures and report issues that could affect product quality.
Support efficient dock utilization and trailer availability to minimize operational delays.
Assist with yard organization and housekeeping to maintain a safe working environment.
Perform basic forklift operation.
Follow company safety policies and procedures and comply with FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, GMP, and food safety requirements.
Participate in safety meetings and training programs.
Immediately report accidents, incidents, injuries, equipment damage, and unsafe conditions.
Maintain a clean driving record and operate equipment safely.
Support company food safety, security, and quality programs.