Yard Driver

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Oconomowoc, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bimbo Bakeries USA is the largest baking company in the world, with over 20,000 associates nationwide. We offer a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development, and allows associates to be their authentic selves. This role is for a Yard Driver who will be responsible for moving trailers within the lot and on town streets, communicating with various teams, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of yard activities. The position offers competitive pay, full benefits, and is a growing organization with increased demand for products. This role does not involve over-the-road driving.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
One (1) year of experience driving tractor-trailers including doubles, no accidents or points in last year, clean Class A, M.V.R. with no restrictions.
Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
Must be available to work weekends.
Must be available to work holidays.
Must be available to work any shift.
Must be able to climb, push/pull, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods as well as perform frequent reaching and use of fingers.
All final candidates must submit to and pass a pre-employment DOT drug screen and DOT physical.
Successfully able to obtain Chauffer License (If job location is in IN, MI, TN).
Must pass a road test.
Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate with the Jockeys and Shippers on other shifts to discuss trailer locations and manifests.
Load, unload, and move trailers as needed. This includes hooking and unhooking tractors from trailers safely, and movement through the lot and on town streets.
Fuel the yard tractor as needed.
Check accounts for load information to be moved.
Communicate with transport drivers to maintain safe traffic flow in lot.
Be flexible to emergency and/or special assignments.
Push / Pull product trays stacked 15 high on dollies.
Work in adverse weather and wear appropriate clothing and safety gear.
Responsible for maintaining storage trailer inventory list (includes baskets, ingredients, and machine parts on storage trailers).
Communicate with Fleet Garage on any equipment issues with yard tractor and all trailers in the lot.
Comply with all company policies.
Work safely to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
Maintain cleanliness of work area.
Help wheel product and perform double bagging of product during slack time of trailer movement.
Able to cover shifts for Inter-plant Shippers as needed.