Yard Dog (Waste Silage) Driver

Lakeside Foods Inc.; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Foods Inc. is seeking a Yard Dog Driver (Waste Ensilage Driver) in Wisconsin, Oregon. The role involves managing the movement of production waste trailers, ensuring product flow while maintaining equipment.

Responsibilities include inspecting yard tractors, replacing trailers, and maintaining cleanliness. A high school diploma/GED is preferred with 0–1 years of related experience. Prior CDL experience is a plus. Join us in an equal opportunity workplace!

Qualifications

• 0–1 years of experience in a related field.
• Prior CDL experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect yard tractor and ensilage equipment daily.
• Remove full trailers and replace with empty ones.
• Maintain ensilage equipment in clean condition.
• Accurately complete reports and scale tickets.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret safety documents

Prudent judgement in decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Yard Dog Driver (Waste Ensilage Driver)

The Yard Dog Driver (Waste Ensilage Driver) is responsible for safely and efficiently managing the movement of production waste trailers. This includes removing full trailers, positioning empty ones, and monitoring the filling process under the auger lift to maintain a consistent product flow throughout the plant. The role also involves basic cleaning and upkeep of ensilage equipment, as well as assisting with the movement of raw product trailers in and out of the dump box as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a thorough inspection of the yard tractor and ensilage equipment and make daily reports.
• Remove full and replace empty trailers of production waste under auger lift.
• Move in and out of truck dump box raw product trailers as needed.
• Drive in accordance with all traffic regulations.
• Must be able to load/unload trailers properly as needed.
• Assist in the outside operation of the production as directed by the Outside Mechanic/Supervisor.
• Maintain ensilage equipment and yard tractor in a clean and orderly manner.
• Accurately fill out routine reports, scale tickets, and correspondence.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED, preferred.
• 0–1 years of experience in a related field.
• Prior CDL experience, preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Ability to carry out responsibilities and exercise prudent judgement in decision making.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities