Yard Driver

Mauser Packaging Solutions•Charlotte, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A Yard Spotter is responsible for driving an automatic yard truck, connecting/disconnecting to trailers, moving them around the yard and docks as production requires. A commercial driver's license is not required for the position and the candidate must demonstrate their ability to safely operate commercial motor vehicle in a private yard. Responsibilities: Move loads around the truck yard. Ability to back up trailers to dock doors, often with other trailers on either side of the dock Verify loads for accuracy Ensure trailer is in quality working condition prior to relocating Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicle. Ensure load matches paperwork before leaving all sites. Safe and legal operation of a commercial vehicle. Various other duties and tasks as assigned. May perform activities related to load planning of outbound trucks to meet customer delivery requirements and cost parameters. Utilize material handling equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, skids, etc. to stage materials and load trucks. Verify product against shipping documents and authorizations, pack product for shipment according to specifications. Apply knowledge of department policies and procedures to resolve customer and operational concerns/issues as needed. Effectively communicate with customers, suppliers, customer service, and production. Build and maintain positive relationships within each service area/department; coordinating and utilizing resources to ensure all products are handled, stored and shipped according to established guidelines, at the lowest possible cost. Work closely with management staff to understand and assist with implementing action plans to achieve department objectives and improve efficiencies. Assist management with departmental activities, training, safety and special projects. Read, understand and comply with relevant federal, state, local and company safety regulations and policies (e.g., OSHA, Personal Protective Equipment, Safety Shoes, etc.) Reinforce safety training and safe work practices; participate in safety meetings. Maintain a clean and organized work area. Follow Company recommended techniques for lifting, stacking, manipulating and handling materials and operating Powered Industrial Vehicles. Assist with performing ancillary duties related to Production Expediting, coordinating the movement of materials throughout the facility. Receive raw materials, components or equipment unloaded from trucks. Verify incoming materials against bills of lading, packing slips, etc. Maintain records of good received and damaged goods.

Requirements

Good customer service & teamwork skills
Good physical condition; must be able to get in and out of trucks several times per day
Able to work in all types of environments, including inclement weather
Good backing skills
Recent verifiable, driving experience or related
Prior to employment, able to pass a drug screen, criminal background check
Available for any shift and weekends as needed
Willing to have a baseline audiometric test
Ability to lift to 55 lbs. overhead loading product onto trailers
Ability to get on and off company equipment, forklift, to load and unload assigned trailers and move product throughout production site.
Ability to walk, stand, crouch and climb to perform duties
Use of hands and fingers to perform job function
Vision: 20/20 corrected and normal hearing range
Ability to wear company required personal protective equipment; safety glasses, hardhat, earplugs, gloves, and any other necessary item based on assigned task.

Nice To Haves

Prefer high school graduates or GEDs

Responsibilities

Move loads around the truck yard.
Ability to back up trailers to dock doors, often with other trailers on either side of the dock
Verify loads for accuracy
Ensure trailer is in quality working condition prior to relocating
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicle.
Ensure load matches paperwork before leaving all sites.
Safe and legal operation of a commercial vehicle.
Various other duties and tasks as assigned.
May perform activities related to load planning of outbound trucks to meet customer delivery requirements and cost parameters.
Utilize material handling equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, skids, etc. to stage materials and load trucks.
Verify product against shipping documents and authorizations, pack product for shipment according to specifications.
Apply knowledge of department policies and procedures to resolve customer and operational concerns/issues as needed.
Effectively communicate with customers, suppliers, customer service, and production.
Build and maintain positive relationships within each service area/department; coordinating and utilizing resources to ensure all products are handled, stored and shipped according to established guidelines, at the lowest possible cost.
Work closely with management staff to understand and assist with implementing action plans to achieve department objectives and improve efficiencies.
Assist management with departmental activities, training, safety and special projects.
Read, understand and comply with relevant federal, state, local and company safety regulations and policies (e.g., OSHA, Personal Protective Equipment, Safety Shoes, etc.)
Reinforce safety training and safe work practices; participate in safety meetings.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Follow Company recommended techniques for lifting, stacking, manipulating and handling materials and operating Powered Industrial Vehicles.
Assist with performing ancillary duties related to Production Expediting, coordinating the movement of materials throughout the facility.
Receive raw materials, components or equipment unloaded from trucks.
Verify incoming materials against bills of lading, packing slips, etc.
Maintain records of good received and damaged goods.