Yard Driver-Cooler A

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.•Fort Wayne, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Prairie Farms Dairy, you’ll become part of a dedicated team that manufactures and packages superior dairy products. We offer full-time schedules with great benefits that include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, short term disability, and pension. You’ll also enjoy paid time off. 2nd Shift Yard Driver Jockey drives tractor trailer with capacity of more than three tons and usually with more than six wheels to transport materials to and from specified destinations, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and area roads. Must have a clean driving record and a valid driver's license. A CDL A commercial driver's license is preferred

Requirements

Must have a clean driving record and a valid driver's license.
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Must currently have a valid driver's license, Class A CDL (commercial driver’s license) is preferred.
Must maintain a valid license and clean driving record.
Must be able to stand, walk, and climb into and out of tractor trailers virtually the entire shift.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work in outdoor conditions (year-round) with moderate noise. May perform duties indoor and outdoor.
Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must have a clean driving record.
Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience preferred but not required.
DOT certifiable preferred and a good MVR is a must.
Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for operating shuttles to move trailers from building to building, staging area and from various loading dock doors.
Receiving instructions via radio and performing trailer shuttling to accommodate logistical needs.
Responsible for performing daily maintenance checks of shuttle truck and reporting any malfunctions to the garage.
Responsible for documenting all trailer moves on Yard Driver daily move sheets and submitting the daily move sheet to the shipping office upon the completion of the shift.
Responsible for fueling of the yard truck as needed.
Must be able to perform the duties of this role in ALL weather conditions.
Couple and uncouple tractor trailer units.
Connect and disconnect brake lines as needed.
Perform "safety check" inspection of the trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
Secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assisting in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
Know and comply with all Department of Transportation regulations per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations handbook.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
Perform other duties as assigned.