Yard Driver

US Farathane; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job Promotional Opportunities

Job summary

US Farathane in Austin, TX is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Yard Driver to move material between manufacturing plants and warehouses, loading and unloading trucks, and maintaining organized operations to support on-time delivery.

You must have a valid truck driving license and a DOT license, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to read safety rules and write routine reports. This hourly, non-exempt role requires safety awareness and a commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent
• Valid truck driving license and DOT license are required
• Ability to read safety rules, operating instructions, and write routine reports

Responsibilities

• Transport finished goods and raw materials between plants and warehouses
• Load and unload trucks
• Inspect vehicles for safety and perform basic maintenance
• Submit trip reports to supervisor daily
• Adhere to company safety policies and OSHA procedures

Skills

Reading & interpreting documents

Written reports

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Truck driving license

DOT license

Job description

Job Title: Shipping/Receiving Yard Driver

Department: Materials

Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Handle material to and from manufacturing plants and warehouses in order to meet optimal internal and external customer satisfaction in a safe and timely manner and ensuring quality requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transport finished goods and raw materials to and from manufacturing plants and warehouses.
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, break periods, etc.)
• Load and unload trucks.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
• Develop and maintain an organized and efficient loading and unloading system.
• Verify all items listed on the work order are loaded and unloaded.
• Submit trip report/log to supervisor daily.
• Fill out trip report/log completely and accurately.
• Inspect vehicle(s) for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance.
• Report defects, accidents or violations.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures (i.e., quality policy manual, associate handbook, Level II procedures, etc.)
• Comply with all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in respective area.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Valid truck driving license and D.O.T. license is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance; and talk or hear; and lift or move up to 100 pounds. The employee must occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch and lift or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus, depth perception, peripheral vision, distance vision, and close vision. In addition, the employee must have the ability to distinguish color variation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and may also be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee may occasionally be exposed to extreme heat and/or risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of US Farathane.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.