Yard Driver

Simmons Pet Food, Inc.; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is hiring for hourly production roles in Emporia, KS. The position involves operating a semi-truck and trailer, using a forklift to move product on the production floor, and performing required paperwork. Candidates should be able to work in a wet, noisy environment and adhere to safety protocols.

Experience with tractor/trailer operation is preferred, and forklift licenses may be required. In-person applications at the Simmons Foods Hiring Center are encouraged for immediate

Qualifications

• Able to read, write, and perform basic math.
• English language proficiency required (read, write, speak, understand).
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Some tractor/trailer operation experience is required.
• May be required to obtain forklift licenses.

Responsibilities

• Operate a semi-truck with various trailer types to move product within Simmons facilities.
• Wash trucks and trailers as needed in the wash bay.
• Load/unload trailers using a forklift to move product to the production floor.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.

Skills

Tractor/trailer operation

Forklift operation

Reading & basic math

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift licenses

Job description

To operate a semi-truck and trailer combination as well as operate a forklift safely and efficiently to move raw and/or finished product.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Operate a semi-truck and end dump, hopper bottom, tanker, or box trailer efficiently to move product to various locations within Simmons facility properties.
• Wash semi-truck and trailer in wash bay as needed.
• Load and Unload trailers using forklift to move product to the production floor.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.

Participates as a member of the Team . Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives (this competency appears in all job descriptions): Is familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Yard Driver and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Ability to work in a wet, noisy, humid, hot, and cold environment that has an unpleasant odor. Ability to hook and unhook trailers, including climbing on trucks to hook up hoses or lines, hand cranking trailer dollies, tarp and un tarp trailers with a hank crank up to 30 trailers a shift if necessary.

Travel: Some travel between Simmons facilities may be necessary.

Technical Experience: May be required to obtain and maintain company issued forklift licenses. Must be able to follow established safety regulations.

Industry Experience: Some tractor/trailer operation experience required.

Minimum Education : Ability to read, write, and do basic math. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Preferred Education : High School Diploma or equivalent.

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

For immediate consideration of hourly production positions located in the area of Emporia, KS please apply in person Monday through Friday, between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm at:

Simmons Foods Hiring Center

1300 East Logan Ave

Emporia, KS 66801

In person applications at our Hiring Center receive priority consideration. You may still apply for positions online; however please note that positions may be filled at our Hiring Center before our online applications are reviewed.