What are the responsibilities and job description for the YARD TRUCK OPERATOR position at Kent Corporation?
Looking to join a five-time US Best Managed Company?! KENT® Nutrition Group (KNG), a member of the KENT Corporation family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Yard Truck Operator at our Richford, VT plant!
- This position is designed and intended to be performed in Richford, VT.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Observe and enforce all company policies & procedures.
- Operate fork truck.
- Operate Yard Truck in a safe and efficient manner for the purpose of moving 53’ and 48’ trailers to and from the appropriate loading dock.
- Place airline locks and wheel chocks on trailers that have been placed for loading.
- Perform preventive maintenance checks on Yard Truck.
- Keep trailer yard neat and orderly.
- Keep exterior of loading docks clean and free of spilled grain and debris.
- Remove snow from trailer yard and dock areas using a Front End Loader.
- Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
- Good communication, verbal, written and math skills.
- Work and cooperate with all fellow employees.
- Thorough understanding of cGMP’s.
- Knowledge of HACCP Feed & Food Safety Plan.
- Knowledge of FSMA.
- Other duties as assigned by plant management.
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Commercial driver’s license a plus but not required.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Able to effectively communication with customers, co-workers and customers.
- Truck and heavy equipment operation a plus.
- Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 55 lbs from floor to working height as job requires.
