Yard Driver - 6pm start - $19.50

United Distributors Group•Smyrna, GA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Driver is responsible for the timely movement and spotting of containers or route trucks to facilitate the needs of the receiving department or bulk and beer production areas. He or she appropriately handles all materials following company policies and procedures to ensure a safe and secure workplace. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned according to each receiving or production department.

Requirements

Must be 19 years or older
Six months of experience in a similar position strongly preferred
Clean driving record
Ability to drive and maintain a valid driver’s license in the applicable state
Strong attention to detail
Able to read, write, and perform basic math computations
Able to learn and use United technology
Able to abide by the Company’s policies and procedures; specifically the attendance policy
Able to learn and maintain knowledge of company and products
Working knowledge of computerized hand-held devices
Able to maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature controlled environment that includes exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather
Able to work occasionally in refrigerated areas
Able to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise levels and some dust and fumes from power equipment
Able to work long hours based on the needs of the business including daily overtime, holidays and overtime as required
Regular, reliable attendance required
Able to climb in and out of trailers consistently
Able to frequently operate a pallet jack and/or forklift if assigned
Able to stand and walk, reach with arms and hands, lift and carry, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel
Able to perform greater than average lifting (50-65 lbs) with some overhead lifting required
Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision and the ability to judge distance

Nice To Haves

Experience in operating an electric pallet jack, forklift, and other power equipment preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain a neat and orderly storage lot oriented toward maximizing efficiency in servicing the Warehouse needs
Operate Yard Truck or Route Trucks in a safe manner during numerous roll-on/roll-off procedures daily involving loaded and empty containers
Drive and operate vehicle adhering to the posted speed limit under 15 mph in and around the Warehouse and storage lot/staging area
Maintain awareness that the operation is a low mileage severe duty function requiring particular attention to preventive maintenance checks and services as well as actual scheduled vehicle maintenance
Maintain awareness that operations occur on asphalt, concrete, and gravel surfaces in a hostile environment often contaminated with material subject to embedding in tires
Effectively function and interact daily with Warehouse personnel and comply with Warehouse safety requirements
Communicate using a cellular telephone or 2-way radio with dispatch, operations, and Warehouse personnel
Safeguard all valuable commodities and the storage areas, and accept guidance from supervisory personnel regarding the disposition
Load and transfer product in a safe manner
Perform other duties as assigned