Yard Driver - 1st Shift

Saddle Creek Logistics Services

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you're looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials

Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement

Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts

HSA with annual employer contribution

Weekly 401(k) match

Vacation immediately upon hire

8 holidays per calendar year

Personal time after 90 days

EAP and identity theft protection

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Note that if you are viewing this posting on an external job board, the provided salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by Saddle Creek. Our recruiters look forward to speaking with you about your background, skills, and compensation requirements.

Monday - Thursday 6:00AM - 4:30PM

Yard Drivers assist in the organization and maintenance of trailers in our yard. Yard Drivers perform the job on Saddle Creek yard locations and are not required to go over public roads. This position contributes to the goal of exceptional service in meeting the delivery schedule and takes action when needed to communicate and resolve problems.

Safely maneuver a tractor and trailer combination vehicle in a compact yard area

Complete yard check daily

At direction of Management and/or yard management system, move empty trailers to shipping doors, set loaded trailers to the doors and remove loaded/empty trailers from dock doors

Perform and document pre and post shift safety inspections

Lift and open trailer doors and slide trailer tandems when necessary

Frequently bend to place and remove wheel chocks

Safely enter and exit yard tractor numerous times per shift

Safely maneuver equipment with good backing skills

Adhere to all safety policies

Keep tractor in a clean, sanitary condition at all times

A high school diploma or equivalent is required

Must be 21 years of age or older

Must have a valid driver's license

Must have a minimum of 1-year experience in the operation of a tractor-trailer unit in a yard driver/warehouse setting

Must be able to work independently and demonstrate good customer service skills.

Must be able to work overtime and adjust schedule as needed

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background investigation

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders.