CDL-A Yard & Plant Driver: Move Trucks & Dock Ops

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Saint George, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. in Utah is hiring a Class A Yard/Plant Driver to move trucks and trailers in the yard and at dock areas to support shipping and receiving, and to help keep equipment clean and orderly.

Typical duties include trailer movement, hook/unhook, yard logging, loading via pallet jack or forklift, and performing pre/post trip inspections while following DOT and GMP safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL Class A license with tanker endorsement if needed.
• Meet all DOT requirements and TAM/DMV standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform trailer movement according to prioritization to optimise plant or warehouse efficiencies and production needs.
• Hook, unhook and move trucks to and from the service department and around dock area.
• Spot or position loaded and unloaded trailers at assigned dock space for unloading or loading.
• Connect loaded semitrailers to tractors for the drivers.
• Maintain accurate trailer and inventory movement log.
• Load and unload trailer via forklift or pallet jack.
• Receive inventory and ensure sanitary, clean areas.
• Follow steps to ensure proper operation and perform pre and post trip inspections.
• Adhere to DFA Quality, Safety, DOT, and GMP policies and procedures.
• Attend driver workshops and training sessions.

Skills

DOT regulations

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Pre/post trip inspections

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A license

DOT driver record requirements

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack handling

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. in Utah is hiring a Class A Yard/Plant Driver to move trucks and trailers in the yard and at dock areas to support shipping and receiving, and to help keep equipment clean and orderly.

Typical duties include trailer movement, hook/unhook, yard logging, loading via pallet jack or forklift, and performing pre/post trip inspections while following DOT and GMP safety protocols.