Job Description
Position Summary: The Yard Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of trailers 48 to 53 feet in length between dock doors and yard locations within a food manufacturing facility. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring timely loading and unloading of goods, helping maintain the continuous flow of raw materials and finished products. This position moves/transports approximately half a million to three quarters of a million dollars of product and supplies on a daily basis.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities: • Job is an individual contributor.
• Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.
• Safely operate a yard truck (shag truck) to move trailers to and from dock doors and designated yard areas. This includes being able to back into a dock proficiently without causing damage to trailer or dock. Works within a confined yard/terminal, no over the road hauling.
• Involves hooking up trailers to shag cab, unhooking once in place, and applying glad lock safety procedure for each trailer transported.
• Monitor weather, trailer temperature settings and trailer integrity to ensure there is no product compromised or food safety endangered as a result.
• Communicate with warehouse staff, forklift drivers, Security and production team to prioritize trailer movements.
• Yard organization-arrange trailers to prevent congestion and streamline processes.
• Inspect trailers and yard equipment for cleanliness and proper condition before positioning them for loading, in accordance with food safety standards. Escalate any deficiencies for repair or appropriate action.
• Verify trailer numbers, load status, and documentation to ensure proper placement.
• Maintain daily yard checks and accurate trailer inventory records.
• Assist with minor yard equipment troubleshooting and report any mechanical issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, especially regarding food safety, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Adhere to safety protocols and promptly report any incidents or unsafe conditions.
• This individual will also be responsible for operating a Skyjack to load and unload freight as necessary.
• May be required to operate a forklift on occasion.
• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience & Skills: • 1-3 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Prefer 1 year of experience as a shag driver, or similar role in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Valid driver's license (CDL not typically required but may be preferred).
• Strong understanding of trailer types, dock safety, and yard procedures.
• This is an outdoor position--Ability to work in all weather conditions and physically handle job demands (e.g., climbing in and out of trucks, opening trailer doors, lifting).
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb and lift 50 lbs unassisted, up to 100 lbs assisted.
• Knowledge of food safety or experience in a food-grade facility is a plus.
• Must be able to communicate with Security, long haul drivers, and employees in verbal, written, or electronic format-this will include use of a two way radio. Must to be able to read Bills of Lading to verify accuracy of freight, both incoming and outgoing.
Preferred Education: • High School Diploma and/or equivalent work experience is required.
Work Environment: • Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).
• Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.
• This role does not require any domestic travel
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Work experience placement,