1st Shift Yard Truck Operator

Job Summary:

Our ideal candidate has experience handling the dropping and hooking of trailers, maneuvering 53’ trailers forwards and backwards within the confines of the facility’s yard and maintaining inventories of full and empty trailers and performing daily lot checks.

Our ideal candidate would also have the opportunity to train-up into our Callahan operator position. This candidate would need to possess the ability to operate a manual transmission semi.

Work Schedule:

Current work schedule is 6:30am to 3:00pm - Monday thru Friday

Current plant hours of operation are 5:00am to 5:00pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform all tasks in a safe manner in compliance with safety programs and procedures.

Continually mount and dismount the equipment being operated.

Requires sure footing and balance due to the potential of a slick environment.

Perform routine preventative maintenance and maintain cleanliness of equipment.

Routine rinsing and lining of trailer equipment.

Previous experience with operating tractor trailer equipment is required.

Ability to operate a manual transmission is a plus, but not required.

Valid Class A CDL and DOT physical card a plus, but not required.

Operate a forklift, skid loader, and miscellaneous equipment as needed to complete duties.

Maintain your work areas and facilities properly.

Situational awareness is a must do when working around heavy equipment and machinery (good vision and hearing)

Additional Job Duties:

Work on our dock unloading trailers and dumping the contents of the trailers.

Doing clean-up projects as assigned using skid loaders, power washers etc

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a generous benefits package including:

401(k) plan with company match

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision insurance available

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED degree or related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

You must have reliable transportation to be available for your scheduled work hours.

Physical Demands and Requirements:

This job can be physically strenuous from time to time. You will be expected to be able to work in tight and or confined spaces, walk, climb, bend, kneel, lift, grip, grasp, push and pull various tools and equipment. You will need the ability to frequently lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally more. This job will require the ability to ascend/descend ladders and work at varying heights from time to time. The handling of dry materials can create a dusty environment

from time to time. Majority of the shift is spent on one’s feet moving in and around the work area.

Conditions reflect the current season in and around the plant.

Must be comfortable with a drug screen and background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $21-$26 /hour – Commensurate on Experience

Experience:

Yard Truck/Trailer Experience: 1 years (Preferred)

Class A CDL Experience: 1 years (Preferred)

Forklift/Skid loader: 1 year (Preferred)

For more information about the position call Rob Keller at 319-462-6161 Ext 522