Case Dock / CDL A Yard Hostler

Dairy Farmers of America; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union pension plan

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities - we promo

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Employee referral program

Job summary

Meadow Gold Dairy in Great Falls, MT is hiring a Yard Hostler for a Driver with a Class A CDL (Manual endorsement preferred). This role operates shuttles to move trailers, supports loading activities, and contributes to shipping/receiving in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Shift: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:00 PM - 5:30 AM. Benefits include union pension, competitive pay, paid vacation/holidays, internal career growth, comprehensive health benefits, and an employee referral program.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid MT CDL A and Med Card (or be able to obtain the Medical Card).
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to climb in/out of trucks, stairs, etc., for most of the shift.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks.
• Must be able to stand, walk, pull, push, reach and bend virtually the entire shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist others when lifting is necessary and manually stack and move cases up to 6-8 high.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment, in temperatures 35-40°F, and outdoors year-round.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• May occasionally be exposed to cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate shuttles to move trailers from the dock to staging area and from loading dock doors to facilitate shipping and receiving.
• Assist with loading trailers and perform other warehouse duties as needed.
• Build relationships with team members and help where needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Fast-paced environment

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MT CDL A

Medical card

Job description

Meadow Gold Dairy in Great Falls MT has an immediate job opening for a Yard Hostler for a Driver with a Class A CDL (Manual endorsement preferred) to work in a fast-paced warehouse. This position will safely and efficiently operate shuttles to move trailers from the dock to staging area and from various loading dock doors to facilitate shipping and receiving functions. Our yard drivers build relationships with team members by helping when and where needed by loading trailers and performing other warehouse duties.

At Meadow Gold Dairy we create Milk Products and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy. By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

OUR DRIVERS IN THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

• $30.04 an hour + $.50 per hour PM Shift Differential

SCHEDULE: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:00 PM - 5:30 AM

4 - 10 hour shifts per work week

BENEFITS:

• Union pension plan
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits - Business pays 85% of health plan premiums
• Employee referral program

*varies by company and governing CBAs

• Must hold a valid MT CDL A and Med Card (or able to obtain the Medical Card)
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must be able to climb up and in to and out of trucks, stairs, etc., for most of the shift
• Effective verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Must be able to stand, walk, pull, push, reach and bend virtually the entire shift
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist others when lifting is necessary and manually stack and move cases up to 6-8 cases high
• Must be able to work in a wet environment, work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit, and in outdoor temperatures throughout the year
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays
• May occasionally be exposed to cleaning chemicals

DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer