YardGoat Driver
About The Position
The Yard Goat Driver safely and efficiently moves trailers, containers, and equipment throughout the plant yard during pistachio harvest season. The role supports harvest operations by positioning trailers for loading and unloading, maintaining an organized yard, and coordinating equipment movements with warehouse, logistics, and production personnel. The driver follows company safety, food safety, and operational requirements, maintains accurate records, and assists plant operations as needed. The position primarily involves outdoor work in a high-traffic industrial plant yard, with exposure to dust, dirt, noise, vehicles, trailers, machinery, changing weather, heat, cold, fumes, heights, and other industrial hazards. Required PPE includes slip-resistant footwear, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats, and high-visibility safety vests. The job’s physical demands include frequent standing, walking, lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling, reaching, bending, twisting, climbing, kneeling or crouching, and fine hand manipulation; sitting, vision, and hearing or speaking are constant demands. This is a full-time, non-exempt position on the second shift, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, may be required during harvest season. Primex Farms, LLC provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law and is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- Knowledge of safe operating procedures for heavy equipment and commercial vehicles.
- Understanding of yard management and trailer movement operations.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to safety and operational detail.
- Ability to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays during harvest season.
- Ability to meet the described physical demands, including frequent lifting and carrying, occasional lifting of 50 pounds, and constant use of vision and hearing or speaking.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience operating yard goat trucks or similar heavy equipment.
- Previous logistics, transportation, warehouse, or yard operations experience.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate yard goat trucks and related equipment to move trailers and containers throughout the facility.
- Position trailers accurately for loading, unloading, and storage operations.
- Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient yard layout.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of yard goat equipment.
- Identify and report maintenance concerns, equipment damage, and safety hazards.
- Coordinate trailer movements with loading schedules, warehouse operations, and production requirements.
- Communicate with loaders, forklift operators, warehouse personnel, and supervisors.
- Provide updates regarding yard activities, trailer locations, and operational issues.
- Maintain accurate records of trailer movements and yard operations.
- Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Assist pit workers with product movement when required.
- Support harvest operations and other logistics activities as assigned.
- Follow company safety policies, food safety programs, and operational procedures.
- Wear required personal protective equipment.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
