Yard Driver- CDL; D-Shift

Summary:

The Yard Driver is responsible for moving trailers in a safe manner to and from dock, hull trailers. The Yard Driver also performs sanitation and maintenance on equipment and surrounding areas and ensures the yard tractor is properly maintained and cleaned per OEM requirements to minimize downtime. This position will require you to follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and assist with any other duties assigned by the Farmer Stock Manager or other management.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Must have good communication skills
• Must be self-motivated.
• Perform all job duties with health safety, and food safety as the number one priority.
• Must have good time management skills.
• Monitors Hull Trailers and oil stock trailer.
• Works with supervisors when a trailer is needed to be spotted at shipping docks or relocated to drop area.
• Moves and relocates trailers when full and replaces with empty trailer.
• Weighs trailers, documents weight, and communicates weights as needed.
• Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition.
• Assists workers in loading and unloading trucks.
• Communicates both verbal and written.
• Adheres to OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Performs LOTO and other SOPs.
• Follows operator level maintenance SOPs.
• Daily Sanitation requires compressed air, shovels, and brooms.
• Problem Solving
  - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Ethics
  - Treats people with respect;
  Keeps commitments;
  Works with integrity and ethically;
  Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support
  - Follows policies and procedures;
  Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Judgement
  - Includes appropriate people in decision-making process;
  Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation
  - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Teamwork
  - Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Safety and Security
  - Observes safety and security procedures;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality
  - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Personal Appearance – Dresses appropriately for the position and is well groomed.
• Dependability
  - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Takes responsibility for own actions;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.;
  Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Innovation
  - Generates suggestions for improving work.

Must have CDL or have possessed a CDL (or have 2 years of experience operating a yard spotter)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and a minimum of two years’ experience operating equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations…