Yard Driver

Woodhaven Furniture; Cairo (GA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

And more

Job summary

Woodhaven Furniture in Cairo, GA seeks a Full-Time Yard Driver to support yard operations and ensure safety and efficiency in a heavy industrial environment. The role involves operating yard equipment, performing roll-on/roll-off procedures, and maintaining a tidy storage area to optimize plant operations.

The ideal candidate has experience in heavy industry, strong communication skills, basic math proficiency, and a valid OSHA forklift certification.

Qualifications

• Experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong communication skills to convey information to team members and supervisors.
• Basic mathematical skills for loading and inventory checks.

Responsibilities

• Navigate plant and staging areas at low speeds and perform yard operations safely.
• Maintain vehicle and yard conditions and follow safety protocols.
• Use basic math for loading and inventory checks and document results.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

Skills

Heavy industry exp

Communication skills

Math basics

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

OSHA Forklift Certification

Job description

Join Woodhaven Furniture as a Full-Time Yard Driver in Cairo, GA, and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality furniture. This onsite role offers a competitive pay rate of $15 per hour, and contributes to our customer-centric mission. You'll perform a variety of tasks, from transporting materials to ensuring safety and efficiency in yard operations, working alongside passionate colleagues to maintain our commitment to customer focus and excellence in manufacturing.

Overview

Your role is to support safety and efficiency, participate in and demonstrate a strong understanding of safety principles, and adhere to all policies and procedures to foster a "Safety First Culture." You will operate the Yard Truck during daily roll-on/roll-off procedures involving loaded and empty containers, maintain a neat and orderly storage lot to maximize efficiency for plant operations, and perform preventive maintenance checks on vehicles used in this heavy-duty environment.

Responsibilities

Navigate plant and staging areas at low speeds; perform yard operations safely; maintain vehicle and yard conditions; follow safety protocols; use basic math for loading and inventory checks; communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

What we're looking for in a Yard Driver

To excel as a Full-Time Yard Driver at Woodhaven Furniture in Cairo, GA, applicants should possess a combination of technical and interpersonal skills. Experience in a heavy industrial environment is essential, as it provides the foundation for understanding the unique challenges of the role. Applicants must follow basic verbal and written instructions and have strong communication skills to convey information and respond to inquiries from various organizational levels.

Qualifications

• Experience in a heavy industrial environment
• Ability to follow basic verbal and written instructions
• Strong communication skills to convey information and respond to questions from various levels within the organization
• Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• Excellent interpersonal skills including listening and communicating
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Valid OSHA Forklift Certification (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)
• Warehouse experience (2 years, preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• And more

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity?

If this sounds like the right position for you, apply now to contribute to our safety-focused, customer-centric operations.