YARD DRIVER

United States Cold Storage, Inc.; Syracuse (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Educational assistance

BCBS health insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

United States Cold Storage, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Yard Associate to efficiently move equipment, place trailers, and maintain accurate location data in the yard management system.

You will work with shipping, receiving, and the welcome center teams, perform temperature and fuel checks, enforce safety and sanitation standards, and support security protocols. This full-time, non-exempt role requires a high school diploma or GED, prior yard spotting/trucking experience preferred, and the

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Experience: Yard spotting truck driving experience preferred.
• Bend and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Lift up to 70 lbs. occasionally, with assistance.
• Work in a temperature range from +50°F to -30°F with moderate noise levels.
• Stand and walk for extended periods; use hands to handle objects; follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently move equipment throughout the lot, communicating with relevant departments and updating the yard management system.
• Place trailers in and out of doors.
• Ensure trailers are correctly identified in the yard management system and in the correct location.
• Complete temperature and fuel level checks on trailers.
• Uphold sanitation standards and report issues as needed.
• Coordinate with shipping/receiving and welcome center teams to ensure trailers are in correct locations and set to correct refer status.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for and compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain yard security in accordance with company requirements.
• Verify all trailers are secured at end of shift and follow gate security guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Stamina

Physical Fitness

Math

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Scanners

Tablets

Radios

Computers

Job description

What We Are Looking For:

• Efficiently move equipment throughout the lot, ensuring clear communication with relevant departments while diligently monitoring and updating the yard management system.
• Place trailers in and out of doors.
• Oversee that trailers are correctly identified in the yard management system and in the correct location.
• Complete temperature and fuel level checks on trailers.
• Uphold sanitation standards and efforts in the yard and report any issues as needed.
• Work with the shipping and receiving and welcome center teams to ensure trailers are in their correct locations and set to their correct refer status.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain yard security in accordance with company requirements.
• Verify all trailers are secured at the end of shift and follow company guidelines for truck gate security and monitoring.

Job Specifics:

• Location and Department: Operations
• Reports To: Supervisor
• Job Type, EEO, and Job Code: Full-Time, non-exempt JOB CODE

The Ideal candidate will have or be able to complete the below qualifications.

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Experience: Yard spotting truck driving experience preferred.

Other Abilities You Will Need to Have: The requirements described below are representative of those required to perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.

• Bend and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Lift up to 70 lbs. occasionally, with assistance.
• Work in a temperature range from +50°F to -30°F with moderate noise levels.
• Lift overhead when required.
• May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or standing, walking, using stairs, and lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
• Effective communication, vision, and hearing are essential for safety and productivity.
• Operate scanners, tablets, radios, phones, computers, and other essential warehouse equipment as required.
• A dditional work hours may be requested by management to help manage employee production, projects, and or special events.
• Operate a registered motor vehicle if apart of daily tasks.
• Engage in frequent personal interaction and communication.
• Possess strong arithmetic and reading skills.
• Follow verbal instructions, written instructions, and company policies.
• Be a self-starter, able to work independently and coordinate with others.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing stress and meeting productivity guidelines.

The Standard Details:

• Maintain a professional demeanor in appearance and communications at all times.
• Participate in staff and/or customer meetings as required.
• Take initiative to prevent non-conformities related to product, process, and quality systems.
• Identify and report any issues related to product, processes, and/or quality.
• Propose and implement solutions through appropriate channels.
• Ensure solutions are effectively implemented.
• Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
• Participate in safety and educational training programs.

What’s In It For You:

We are a great company with great people. Full-time employees not under contract are offered:

• 401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield available after 30 days of service, if elected.
• Company Life Insurance.
• A variety of additional benefits and perks.

Additional Information:

• This job description may not encompass all tasks necessary to complete the role.
• Job functions may vary based on the area of operation. This description outlines the most common tasks required for the job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better in Other.

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