1st Shift Yard Driver

Overview

Location:

Plant 6, 1111 Veterans Rd, Stoughton, WI 53589, USA

• Operate yard truck, stake truck, forklift, container lift, front end loader, dump trucks and all types of snowplows.
• Place units in the correct location in the yard and buildings, including crowded areas and where others are working; move units in and out of the plant; maneuver units in tight areas, predominantly in reverse.
• Assist security in locating and accessing released units to the staging area.
• Accurately document all unit moves and submit documentation at the end of the shift or as directed.
• Perform daily checks on equipment (fluid levels) and complete required checklists.
• Communicate problems to the manager, production or security as needed.
• Perform assigned tasks in a safe, efficient, timely, accurate and productive manner according to company policy.
• Contribute to the team effort to produce a quality product.
• Attend scheduled work hours regularly and maintain good attendance.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime.
• Ensure the safety of others in the vicinity of moving vehicles.
• Safely secure freight moving to and from plants (e.g., strapping, chaining, tarping).
• Other duties may be assigned by the company.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent, based on education and work experience.

• Must have valid driver’s license
• Ability to obtain CDL - Commercial Driver License

• 1-3 months related experience and/or training.
• May require Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) if transporting vehicles on public roads and highways or operating vehicles over 26,000 pounds (GVW).
• Requires knowledge of Stoughton Trailer’s products to know on which chassis to place units.
• Knowledge and skills pertaining to CDL and classifications of the CDL, which may include Hazardous Material training.

Explain

• Orientation
• Company provided training may include but not limited to:
• Vehicle Safety/Defensive Driving Training

Above is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated and provided on a case-by-case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, and other factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.