J OB T ITLE :

Yard Driver

D EPARTMENT :

Supply Chain

400

R EPORTS TO :

Warehouse Supervisor

C LASSIFICATIO N :

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing support for trailer movements within

shipping and receiving departments, as well as assisting in preparation of trailers

for shipping and monitoring the status of loaded trailers.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Ensures the effective and timely completion of all trailer movement

functions .

a. An employee in this position must have the ability to drive Tractor,

maneuvering into position to attach trailer and handle lines to secure.

b. Clean and spot trailers to specified doors or lot locations.

c. Inspect trailers for defects, pre/post tri and submit inspection report

indicating condition per plant policies.

d. Inspect loaded trailers to ensure product is secure for unda maged

transport of product and that refrigeration unit is functioning. Report

any issues to Warehouse Manager or Warehouse Supervisor.

Drive tractor-trailer within yard or within short distances o utside of

yard, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill in

maneuvering on the road and on Company pr emises.

e. Be knowledgeable of Thermo King Truck Trailer CR, DAS, and DSR Alarm

Codes. Reset refrigeration units after codes have been addre ssed.

f. Meet this position's physical demands.

Ability and willingness to select/load/unload and/or deliver ALL

products that may be ordered by our customers.

g. Other duties may be assign ed.

QUALIFICATIONS :

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High School diploma or equivalent requi red.

Class A CDL preferred

Experienced with refrigerated trailers and drop trailer programs.

Must demonstrate critical thinking skills and possess a problem-solving

mentality.

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Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Ability to speak, read, and write En glish

Good verbal and written communication skills, organization skills

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Good math skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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ACTIVITIES:

HEARING:

Standing, walking, driving, bending, lifting, stooping, crouching, kneeling

intermittently.

Must be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary

information .

REPETITIVE MOTION:

VISUAL ABILITIES:

Must be able to frequently and regularly use wrists, hands, and or fingers.

Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents,

products, or operate machinery.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:

Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25

pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds through out the day.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Typical office environment, with no hazardous or significantly unpleasant working

conditions. Exposed to weather conditions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perf orm the essential

functions. The list of essential functions, other duties, mental and physical demands, requirements and licenses is

not meant to be exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise job descriptions and to require other tasks

be performed when the circumstances of the job changes.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabl ed

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