Yard Driver

LACOSTA Facility Support Services; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

401K Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

LACOSTA Facility Support Services is seeking a yard operations associate for the Day Shift in Georgia. The role involves safe operation of non-DOT yard trucks, trailer movement, and dock preparation to support warehouse activities.

Responsibilities include inspections, material handling, and keeping up with safety trainings and PPE requirements. Background checks and drug screening are required; CDL/Medical Card is a plus but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must pass a background check and drug screening.
• Experience operating non-DOT yard trucks (yard jockeys/spotter trucks) is required.
• Experience maneuvering and positioning tractor trailers in a warehouse or manufacturing yard.
• CDL and current Medical Card are preferred but not required.
• Forklift experience is a plus but does not replace required yard truck experience.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Must be able to alternate between standing and sitting throughout the shift.
• Must be comfortable wearing all required PPE.
• Must be able to safely manage multiple tasks while meeting production deadlines.
• Must successfully complete all required safety training.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate non-DOT yard trucks and other yard equipment within the mill.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and pre-operation checklists.
• Safely move, position, clean, inspect, and prepare trailers throughout the warehouse yard.
• Place trailers at designated dock doors following established procedures.
• Prepare dock areas for incoming shifts.
• Unload raw materials into the warehouse.
• Move finished production from conveyor lines to designated storage bays.
• Complete required documentation and promptly report equipment issues or maintenance concerns.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.

Skills

Background check required

Non-DOT yard truck experience

Tractor trailer maneuvering

Forklift experience a plus

Lifting 50+ lbs

Standing and sitting endurance

PPE compliance

Job description

For more than 50 years, LACOSTA Facility Support Services has built a reputation for delivering dependable, high-quality facility solutions that help customers maintain safe, clean, and efficient workplaces. As a minority-owned business contractor trusted by Fortune 100 customers, we take pride in our people, our partnerships, and our commitment to operational excellence.

At LACOSTA, you’re more than an employee — you’re part of a team that values hard work, supports your growth, and recognizes the role you play in keeping businesses running at their best.

Join the LACOSTA Family and build your future with a company that delivers quality, service, and opportunity!

Job Skills / Requirements

• Day Shift: 6AM-6PM

Pay Rate: Paid weekly (every Friday)

• $17.50/hr

Job Duties:

• Safely operate non-DOT yard trucks and other yard equipment within the mill.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and pre-operation checklists.
• Safely move, position, clean, inspect, and prepare trailers throughout the warehouse yard.
• Place trailers at designated dock doors following established procedures.
• Prepare dock areas for incoming shifts.
• Unload raw materials into the warehouse.
• Move finished production from conveyor lines to designated storage bays.
• Complete required documentation and promptly report equipment issues or maintenance concerns.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.

Qualifications:

• Must pass a background check and drug screening.
• Experience operating non-DOT yard trucks (yard jockeys/spotter trucks) is required.
• Experience maneuvering and positioning tractor trailers in a warehouse or manufacturing yard.
• CDL and current Medical Card are preferred but not required.
• Forklift experience is a plus but does not replace required yard truck experience.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Must be able to alternate between standing and sitting throughout the shift.
• Must be comfortable wearing all required PPE.
• Must be able to safely manage multiple tasks while meeting production deadlines.
• Must successfully complete all required safety training.

  We make working for LACOSTA easy, interview today and start work as early as tomorrow! Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with uniforms, PPE, training and support.

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  Additional Information / Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401K
  • 401K Matching
  • Paid Time Off

  Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K/403b Plan