YARD DRIVER

United States Cold Storage, Inc.•Syracuse, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Driver is responsible for efficiently moving equipment throughout the lot, ensuring clear communication with relevant departments while diligently monitoring and updating the yard management system. This role involves operating a yard spotting truck, placing trailers in and out of doors, and overseeing the correct identification and location of trailers within the yard management system. The Yard Driver will also complete temperature and fuel level checks on trailers, uphold sanitation standards in the yard, and work with shipping, receiving, and welcome center teams to ensure trailers are in their correct locations and set to their correct refer status. A key aspect of this role is demonstrating personal responsibility for and ensuring compliance with safety regulations, maintaining yard security, and verifying trailer security at the end of the shift according to company guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Bend and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
Lift up to 70 lbs. occasionally, with assistance.
Work in a temperature range from +50°F to -30°F with moderate noise levels.
Lift overhead when required.
May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or standing, walking, using stairs, and lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.
Stand and walk for extended periods.
Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
Attention to detail.
Effective communication, vision, and hearing are essential for safety and productivity.
Operate scanners, tablets, radios, phones, computers, and other essential warehouse equipment as required.
Operate a registered motor vehicle if apart of daily tasks.
Engage in frequent personal interaction and communication.
Possess strong arithmetic and reading skills.
Follow verbal instructions, written instructions, and company policies.
Be a self-starter, able to work independently and coordinate with others.
Thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing stress and meeting productivity guidelines.
Maintain a professional demeanor in appearance and communications at all times.
Participate in staff and/or customer meetings as required.
Take initiative to prevent non-conformities related to product, process, and quality systems.
Identify and report any issues related to product, processes, and/or quality.
Propose and implement solutions through appropriate channels.
Ensure solutions are effectively implemented.
Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
Participate in safety and educational training programs.

Nice To Haves

Yard spotting truck driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Efficiently move equipment throughout the lot, ensuring clear communication with relevant departments while diligently monitoring and updating the yard management system.
Operate a yard spotting truck.
Place trailers in and out of doors.
Oversee that trailers are correctly identified in the yard management system and in the correct location.
Complete temperature and fuel level checks on trailers.
Uphold sanitation standards and efforts in the yard and report any issues as needed.
Work with the shipping and receiving and welcome center teams to ensure trailers are in their correct locations and set to their correct refer status.
Demonstrate personal responsibility for and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Maintain yard security in accordance with company requirements.
Verify all trailers are secured at the end of shift and follow company guidelines for truck gate security and monitoring.