Yard Truck OperatorMaintains a neat and orderly storage lot oriented toward maximizing efficiency in servicing the plant needs. Operates Yard Truck in a safe manner during numerous roll-on/roll-off procedures daily involving loaded and empty trailers. Assist with docking. Drives and operates vehicle under 15 mph in and around the plant and storage lot/staging area. Inspect containers as necessary. Accounts for records involving trailer numbers, gross weights, tare weights, and net weights on the scale log sheet to include source and type of material. Interacts daily with plant personnel and complies with plant safety requirements. Communicates using cellular telephone or 2-way radio with dispatch, operations, and plant personnel. Maintains security of valuable commodities, with guidance from supervisory personnel as needed regarding disposition. Other Duties and Tasks as assigned by Management.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements:
Stand or sit for long periods of time. Reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch and frequently required to climb or balance. Regularly lift and/or move 50 pounds with hand truck/pallet jack and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds by hand.
Other Skills/Abilities
Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to read, comprehend and complete basic checklists, forms or other related documents. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Balances team and individual responsibilities. Consistently at work and on time.
Education and Experience:
Driving experience with Yard Jockey and Hostler. Yard maintenance or forklift experience. High School preferred.
Certifications and Licenses:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Professional certification may be required in some additional areas.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
