Driver Yard

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Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from food service operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Location: Timberville, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st shift (split shift 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Compensation: $24.53/hr

Benefits Information

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription
• Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities

• Primary responsibility is to carry out aspects of yard management which will include: jockeying trailers, fueling and cleaning trailers, cleaning dock areas, and unloading/receiving trailers
• Secondary responsibility is to assist covering for other yard drivers who are out, due to illness, vacation, etc
• Will perform plant rounds and assist with trailer checks
• Must visually check trucks and trailers for safety
• Any other tasks/projects as assigned by management
• Availability for weekends on call in the event of the need to unload trailer(s)
• Cover breaks for security guards as needed

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to learn to drive a tractor-trailer. CDL not required, only drive on company premises.
• Ability to work flexible hours and/or shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays
• Accuracy, precision, and dependability are a necessity
• Must be able to be trained as a certified jack driver
• Must have good people skills and effective communication skills
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous production/farm experience
• Previous Cargill experience
• Work history in the past 12 months
• Previous truck driver or yard driver experience
• Computer knowledge and experience

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet