Yard Driver

• Move loads around the truck yard. 
• Ability to back up trailers to dock doors, often with other trailers on either side of the dock 
• Verify loads for accuracy 
• Ensure trailer is in quality working condition prior to relocating 
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicle. 
• Ensure load matches paperwork before leaving all sites. 
• Safe and legal operation of a commercial vehicle. 
• Various other duties and tasks as assigned. 
• May perform activities related to load planning of outbound trucks to meet customer delivery requirements and cost parameters.
• Utilize material handling equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, skids, etc. to stage materials and load trucks.
• Verify product against shipping documents and authorizations, pack product for shipment according to specifications.
• Apply knowledge of department policies and procedures to resolve customer and operational concerns/issues as needed.
• Effectively communicate with customers, suppliers, customer service, and production.
• Build and maintain positive relationships within each service area/department; coordinating and utilizing resources to ensure all products are handled, stored and shipped according to established guidelines, at the lowest possible cost.
• Work closely with management staff to understand and assist with implementing action plans to achieve department objectives and improve efficiencies.
• Assist management with departmental activities, training, safety and special projects.
• Read, understand and comply with relevant federal, state, local and company safety regulations and policies (e.g., OSHA, Personal Protective Equipment, Safety Shoes, etc.)
• Reinforce safety training and safe work practices; participate in safety meetings.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow Company recommended techniques for lifting, stacking, manipulating and handling materials and operating Powered Industrial Vehicles.
• Assist with performing ancillary duties related to Production Expediting, coordinating the movement of materials throughout the facility.
• Receive raw materials, components or equipment unloaded from trucks.
• Verify incoming materials against bills of lading, packing slips, etc.
• Maintain records of good received and damaged goods.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Good customer service & teamwork skills 
• Good physical condition; must be able to get in and out of trucks several times per day 
• Able to work in all types of environments, including inclement weather 
• Good backing skills 
• Recent verifiable, driving experience or related
• Prior to employment, able to pass a drug screen, criminal background check  
• Available for any shift and weekends as needed 
• Willing to have a baseline audiometric test 
• Prefer high school graduates or GEDs 

 Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift to 55 lbs. overhead loading product onto trailers
• Ability to get on and off company equipment, forklift, to load and unload assigned trailers and move product throughout production site. 
• Ability to walk, stand, crouch and climb to perform duties
• Use of hands and fingers to perform job function
• While performing the duties of this job, the individual is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• The work environment can be very hot, over 90 degrees.
• Vision: 20/20 corrected and normal hearing range
• Ability to wear company required personal protective equipment; safety glasses, hardhat, earplugs, gloves, and any other necessary item based on assigned task.