1st Shift Yard Driver

Stoughton Trailers, LLC•Town of Decatur, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Driver is responsible for operating various yard equipment, including yard trucks, stake trucks, forklifts, container lifts, front-end loaders, dump trucks, and snowplows. This role involves strategically placing units in designated locations within the yard and buildings, including crowded areas and active work zones. The driver will move units in and out of the plant, maneuvering them in tight spaces, often in reverse. Additionally, the position supports security in locating and moving released units to the staging area. Accurate documentation of all unit moves is required, along with daily equipment checks and communication of any issues to management, production, or security. The role emphasizes performing all tasks safely, efficiently, and productively, contributing to team efforts for quality product output, and maintaining regular attendance with the ability to work mandatory overtime. Ensuring the safety of others around moving vehicles and properly securing freight are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, based on education and work experience.
Must have valid driver’s license
Ability to obtain CDL- Commercial Driver License
1-3 months related experience and/or training.
Requires knowledge of Stoughton Trailer’s products in order to know on which chassis to place units.
Knowledge and skills pertaining to CDL and classifications of the CDL, which may include Hazardous Material training.

Nice To Haves

May require Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) if transporting vehicles on public roads and highways or operating vehicles over 26,000 pounds (GVW).

Responsibilities

Operate yard truck, stake truck, forklift, container lift, front end loader, dump trucks and all types of snowplows.
Place units in correct location in the yard and buildings, including crowded areas and areas where others are working.
Move units in and out of the plant.
Maneuver units in tight areas, the majority of the time in reverse.
Assist security in locating and accessing released units to staging area.
Accurately document all unit moves and turn in documentation at the end of the shift or in a timely manner as directed.
Perform daily checks on equipment, including fluid levels, and complete required checklists.
Communicate problems to manager, production or security as needed.
Perform all assigned tasks in a safe, efficient, timely, accurate and highly productive manner according to company policy.
Contribute to the team effort to produce a quality product.
Attend scheduled work hours on a regular and timely basis. Maintain good attendance.
Ability to work mandatory overtime.
Ensure the safety of others in the vicinity of moving vehicles.
Safely secure freight moving to and from plants (e.g. strapping, chaining, tarping, etc.).
Other duties may be assigned by the company.