Job Description
Description Position at Empire Packing
JOB TITLE:
Yard Driver
DEPARTMENT:
Supply Chain
400
REPORTS TO:
Warehouse Supervisor
CLASSIFICATION:
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 undamaged
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 outside of
yard, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill in
maneuvering on the road and on Company premises.
e. Be knowledgeable of Thermo King Truck Trailer CR, DAS, and DSR Alarm
Codes. Reset refrigeration units after codes have been addressed.
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 assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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High School diploma or equivalent required.
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 English
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 throughout 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 perform 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/Disabled
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Job Tags
Afternoon shift,