Yard Driver - 1st Shift

Saddle Creek Logistics Services; Fairburn, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical,dental,vision

HSA with employer contribution

Weekly 401(k) match

Vacation upon hire

8 holidays per year

Personal time after 90 days

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Short term disability

Job summary

Saddle Creek Logistics Services is hiring Yard Drivers to help organize and maintain trailers in our yard locations. You will operate a tractor-trailer in a yard setting, perform safety checks, and ensure timely delivery schedule adherence.

This role emphasizes independent work and strong customer service in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of yard/warehouse tractor-trailer experience, a valid license, and are able to work overtime.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a minimum of 1-year tractor-trailer yard/warehouse experience.
• Must be able to work independently and demonstrate good customer service skills.
• Must be able to work overtime and adjust schedule as needed.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Safely maneuver a tractor and trailer in a compact yard area.
• Complete yard check daily.
• Move empty trailers to shipping doors and set loaded trailers to doors.
• Perform and document pre and post shift safety inspections.
• Lift and open trailer doors and slide tandems when necessary.
• Back up and maneuver equipment with good skills, adhering to safety policies.

Skills

Customer service

Independent worker

Safety conscious

OT capable

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Why Work for Saddle Creek? Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you're looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement
• Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts
• HSA with annual employer contribution
• Weekly 401(k) match
• Vacation immediately upon hire
• 8 holidays per calendar year
• Personal time after 90 days
• EAP and identity theft protection
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

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Schedule Monday - Thursday 6:00AM - 4:30PM

Summary

Yard Drivers assists in the organization and maintenance of trailers in our yard. Yard Drivers perform the job on Saddle Creek yard locations and are not required to go over public roads. This position contributes to the goal of exceptional service in meeting the delivery schedule and takes action when needed to communicate and resolve problems.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Safely maneuver a tractor and trailer combination vehicle in a compact yard area
• Complete yard check daily
• At direction of Management and/or yard management system, move empty trailers to shipping doors, set loaded trailers to the doors and remove loaded/empty trailers from dock doors
• Perform and document pre and post shift safety inspections
• Lift and open trailer doors and slide trailer tandems when necessary
• Frequently bend to place and remove wheel chocks
• Safely enter and exit yard tractor numerous times per shift
• Safely maneuver equipment with good backing skills
• Adhere to all safety policies
• Keep tractor in a clean, sanitary condition at all times

Job Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have a minimum of 1-year experience in the operation of a tractor-trailer unit in a yard driver/warehouse setting
• Must be able to work independently and demonstrate good customer service skills.
• Must be able to work overtime and adjust schedule as needed
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background investigation

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Aff… We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here. Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request. Saddle Creek is in the logistics business. Over the past 60 years, our associates built Saddle Creek into what it is today by treating each other with respect and working together to succeed. Our people make a difference every day to our clients, to our business, and to each other. The growth and success we've experienced requires smart, dedicated people working in a supportive environment. Growing our family since 1966. Will you join us? Learn what our associates are saying about their career experiences at Saddle Creek on the Associates' Stories Blog. Learn more information about all Saddle Creek careers and our culture. Check out our:

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