Yard Driver

Lamb Weston • Delhi, LA

295d • $25 - $26

About The Position

Lamb Weston is looking for a Yard Driver to operate a tractor 'yard dog' to facilitate the delivery of raw materials to the plant and warehouse personnel. This position involves safe and efficient operation of trucks, maintaining records and paperwork of trans loaded raw material, and providing leadership through example and sharing of knowledge and skills.

Requirements

• Requires two to three years of related experience and/or training.
• A valid (CDL) driver's license and Medical Card.
• Must be able to pass Lamb Weston's vehicle driving test, background check and drug screen.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in the operation of truck equipment, including its design, uses, emergency repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to complete assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Some basic computer skills (for printing tickets at scale shack).

Responsibilities

• Drives 'yard dog' tractor-trailer combination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations.
• Maneuvers truck into loading or unloading position, following signals from loading crew as needed.
• Connects and disconnects up to 65 times per 12-hour shift.
• Inspects truck before shifts and submits report indicating truck condition.
• Loads or unloads, or assists in loading and unloading truck at Lockwood.
• Services and maintains truck with oil, fuel, and radiator fluid.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Reports all unsafe activities to supervisor.
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Performs daily risk review safety engagement activities.
• May be required to train other employees as needed.
• Knowledge of scale system for weighing loads in and out.
• Must be able to work in the heat and cold.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness - Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge type services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food Manufacturing