Truck & Tractor Operator

Sunshine Mills; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company located in Dublin, GA is looking for a skilled driver to operate yard trucks and handle trailers effectively. The ideal candidate will manage the movement of trailers in and out of docks and ensure their safe operation. Comfort with heights and the ability to lift 60 lbs are essential. Candidates with a CDL are preferred but not required. This role entails both technical driving skills and safety practices to facilitate efficient logistics in the yard.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate yard truck with trailer.
• Experience in back trailers to dock doors.
• Ability to use pallet jack and forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers in and out of docks.
• Track and communicate trailer status.
• Lift heavy items up to 60 pounds.

Skills

Operating yard truck

Backing trailers

Operating pallet jack

Operating forklifts

Safe truck operation

Communicating trailer status

Comfort with heights

Lifting capacity of 60 lbs

Education

CDL preferred

Job description

• Must be able to comfortably operate yard truck with trailer when moving trailers in and out of docks and around the yard.
• Driver must be able to back trailers up to dock doors, often with other trailers on each side of the dock.
• Must be able to operate a pallet jack and forklifts.
• Must have safe truck and trailer operating skills.
• Track and communicate all trailers dropped on the yard with controlled form.
• Must be comfortable with heights and confine spaces.
• Must be able to lift 60#.
• CDL’s preferred but not required.