Shag Truck Driver - 2nd Shift, Dock & Yard Expert

Link Snacks; Underwood (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonus plan

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Discounted product

Job summary

Link Snacks is hiring a Shag Truck Driver for the Underwood, IA distribution center. The role involves moving semi-trailers with a shag truck, parking at proper docks, and assisting on the dock as needed.

It requires adherence to safety—GMPs, food safety, and equipment checks—plus the ability to work multiple shifts including weekends. The compensation is USD 18.50–22.50 per hour with a $1.75 shift differential on 2nd shift.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of distribution center experience with equipment operation, material handling, and shipping/receiving.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license and tractor trailer experience.
• Experience with yard switching and/or tractor trailers is required.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic hand-tool knowledge expected.
• Strong reading/writing and numeric skills; good radio communication capability.

Responsibilities

• Operate shag truck to move semi-trailers and back trailers into docks.
• Assist on the dock and during loading/unloading as time permits.
• Maintain a safe, organized yard and accurate trailer inventory.
• Follow USDOT and company safety rules and GMPs to ensure product quality and food safety.
• Conduct daily maintenance checks on the shag truck and document per policy.
• Ensure proper temperature control and correct trailer spotting at docks.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Equipment operation

Yard switching

Safety awareness

Reading/writing

Radio communication

Stress management

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shag truck operation

Material handling equipment

Job description

Link Snacks is hiring a Shag Truck Driver for the Underwood, IA distribution center. The role involves moving semi-trailers with a shag truck, parking at proper docks, and assisting on the dock as needed.

It requires adherence to safety—GMPs, food safety, and equipment checks—plus the ability to work multiple shifts including weekends. The compensation is USD 18.50–22.50 per hour with a $1.75 shift differential on 2nd shift.