2026 Yard Driver
About The Position
Drives Tractor Trailer with capacity of more than three tons and usually with more than six wheels to transport materials to and from specified destinations, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and area roads. Responsible for operating shuttles to move trailers from building to building, staging area and from various loading dock doors. Receiving instructions via radio and performing trailer shuttling to accommodate logistical needs. Responsible for performing daily maintenance checks of shuttle truck and reporting any malfunctions to the garage. Responsible for documenting all trailer moves on Yard Driver daily move sheets and submitting the daily move sheet to the shipping office upon the completion of the shift. Responsible for fueling of the yard truck as needed. Must be able to perform the duties of this role in ALL weather conditions. Couple and uncouple tractor trailer units. Connect and disconnect brake lines as needed. Conduct trailer inventory at shift beginning and as required. Fuel trailers as required. Maintain a valid Class A CDL and current DOT medical card. Perform "safety check" inspection of the trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift. Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes. Know and comply with all Department of Transportation regulations per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations handbook. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices. Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area. Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc. Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Requires a CDL A commercial driver's license.
- Must have DOT certifiable and a good MVR.
- Must currently have a Class A CDL (commercial driver’s license).
- Must maintain a valid commercial driver's license and an air brake endorsement.
- Must be able to stand, walk, and climbing into and out of tractor trailers virtually the entire shift.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to work in outdoor conditions (year round) with moderate noise.
- Must have a clean driving record.
- Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).
- Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Experience preferred but not required.
- Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operating shuttles to move trailers from building to building, staging area and from various loading dock doors.
- Receiving instructions via radio and performing trailer shuttling to accommodate logistical needs.
- Performing daily maintenance checks of shuttle truck and reporting any malfunctions to the garage.
- Documenting all trailer moves on Yard Driver daily move sheets and submitting the daily move sheet to the shipping office upon the completion of the shift.
- Fueling of the yard truck as needed.
- Performing duties in ALL weather conditions.
- Coupling and uncoupling tractor trailer units.
- Connecting and disconnecting brake lines as needed.
- Conducting trailer inventory at shift beginning and as required.
- Fueling trailers as required.
- Performing "safety check" inspection of the trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
- Securing all equipment and completing all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
- Assisting in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
- Complying with all Department of Transportation regulations per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations handbook.
- Following Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Maintaining a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
- Following all required work safe practices.
- Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
- Reporting any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
- Drug-free employer
- Diversity in the workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
