Yard Driver

McLane Company • Rocky Mount, NC

69d

About The Position

The position involves driving a tractor-trailer, maneuvering into position to attach trailers, and handling lines to secure them. The driver is responsible for cleaning and spotting trailers to specified doors or lot locations, inspecting trailers for defects, and submitting inspection reports indicating the condition of the trailers. Additionally, the driver must inspect loaded trailers to ensure that the product is secure for undamaged transport and that the refrigeration unit is functioning properly, reporting any issues to the Operations Manager or Warehouse Lead. The role requires driving the tractor-trailer within the yard or within short distances outside of the yard, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skills in maneuvering on the road and on company premises. The driver must also meet the physical demands of the position and be willing to select, load, unload, and deliver all products ordered by customers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Two or more years related driving experience is desired.
• 100,000-mile tractor-trailer experience is desired.
• Possess Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) required.
• Accident-free driving record for the past three years desired.
• Ability to read and comprehend labels, instructions, and bill of lading required.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations to verify quantities of product required.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor and maneuver into position to attach trailer and handle lines to secure.
• Clean and spot trailers to specified doors or lot locations.
• Inspect trailers for defects and submit inspection reports indicating condition.
• Inspect loaded trailers to ensure product is secure for undamaged transport and that refrigeration unit is functioning.
• Drive tractor-trailer within yard or within short distances outside of yard, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations.
• Meet the physical demands of the position.
• Select, load, unload, and deliver all products ordered by customers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees