Yard Driver - Mechanicsville

Yard Driver - CDL Not Required

Mechanicsville, VA

$20.50/hr

Schedule - Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday - 1pm to 11:30pm

POSITION

PURPOSE:

Responsible for moving tractors and trailers on the premises, starting refrigeration units, preparing trucks for

deliveries. Covers for drivers and makes local deliveries when necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Sets tractor trailer combinations for loading product scheduled for delivery.

• Starts refrigeration units; checks units periodically.

• Pulls loaded trailers away from dock and secures trailer doors.

• Coordinates loading schedules with warehouse supervisors.

• Ensures trucks have received pre-trip inspection prior to driver departure.

• Notifies drivers of potential late load situations.

• Ensures returning trucks are refueled, if necessary.

• Makes local deliveries, as necessary and covers various routes in emergency (book-off) situations.

• Assists warehouse personnel with unloading/cleaning trailers.

• Operates powered industrial equipment such as electric pallet jacks and forklifts, as necessary.

• Shuttles trucks to and from truck rental facilities if necessary.

• Performs other duties as necessary and required

QUALIFICATIONS/

EDUCATION:

- Valid State Issued Drivers License
- Transportation and Warehouse experience a plus

- Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available