Yard Driver

Mission:

Dual functioning position that will safely operate the yard truck to move trailers to facilitate shipping and receiving functions and operate forklift to move product efficiently throughout the facility, as well as support drivers in locating and executing proper paperwork.

Key Result Areas (KRA's) include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Truck Operations:

1. Performs daily truck inspection.

2. Hooks, unhooks, and moves trailers around dock area.

3. Spots or positions loaded and unloaded trailers at assigned dock space for unloading or loading.

4. Keeps yard organized so it is easy to identify empty and full trailers, including timely updating of the digital Yard Log.

5. Assists drivers who bring trailers to the yard as needed.

6. Maintains truck with fuel, oil, and other requirements needed to keep truck running daily.

7. Keeps truck clean and organized inside and out.

8. Reports damage to the truck or property immediately.

Relief Forklift Operations:

1. Performs daily maintenance tasks that do not require tools (i.e. propane tank change, battery change, etc…)

2. Moves all types of finished good and raw material pallets or pallet boards without damaging the product or pallet.

3. Unloads a standard delivery trailer (through paperwork completion) with minimal damage in less than 50 minutes, provided all pallet boards are in standard condition upon arrival.

4. Loads a finished good truck (through paperwork completion) according to customer expectations in less than 60 minutes.

5. Operates within provided inventory management system ensuring accuracy of pallet transaction history and everyday inventory accuracy. (i.e. move transactions, shipping pick lists, pallet location, etc…)

Clerical Operations:

1. Supports the shipping clerk in ensuring drivers have the proper paperwork.

2. Assists drivers in identifying proper trailers or doors for parking.

Training and Support:

1. Leads by example in all behaviors for team members by stringently following all safety and quality protocols.

2. Drives continuous improvement by not only offering up innovative ideas, but also open mindedly leading trial efforts of new processes and practices.

3. Coaches all team members in regards to safety and quality expectations at all levels of the business.

4. Trains new yard drivers in area responsibilities

Safety:

1. Participates in Department and Company Safety Program.

2. Understands the safety requirements that pertain to the job.

3. Ensures that all personnel working/passing around their work area do so in a safe manner consistent with the safety directives of the company and food safety.

4. Follows all safety rules when driving a company vehicle.

Quality:

1. Follows the requirements that pertain to the job and areas with the plan, including the company GMP and Food Safety policies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have a current valid Driver's License, with a good safety report. Will be required to obtain Forklift Certification.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Must be able to demonstrate safe and proficient operation of trucks. Must be experienced in handling tractor trailer semi combinations, including, but not limited to, flatbed and van. Person must have computer knowledge and typing ability. Ability to work different shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as required. Must be able to successfully pass driving test.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and follow simple instructions, short letters, and memos. Ability to write simple letters and memos. Ability to communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few possible choices in routine situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. Pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, lifting, traveling on uneven surfaces. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to maneuver in and out of truck or forklift repeatedly if required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fluctuating temperatures, extreme cold and/or extreme heat, gas or fumes, moving equipment and machinery, and climbing on ladders and platforms. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Must be able to work regular weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, and other shifts and overtime as needed.

SQF/AIB QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to understand all SQF and AIB quality procedures that apply to this department.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.92 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, OR 97203 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, OR 97203: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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