Yard Driver-Cooler A

Prairie Farms Dairy Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Pension

Paid time off

Job summary

Prairie Farms Dairy Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a 2nd Shift Yard Driver Jockey. You will operate a tractor trailer, shuttle trailers between buildings, and perform routine safety checks and paperwork.

A valid license and clean MVR are essential, with CDL A preferred. Work is outdoors in all weather, with overtime and holiday requirements. We offer full-time schedules with health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, pension, and paid time off as part of our benefits

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Safety-minded approach to operations is required.
• Maintain professional conduct and adhere to GMPs and DOT rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate shuttles to move trailers between buildings and loading docks, following instructions.
• Perform daily maintenance checks on shuttle truck and report issues.
• Document trailer moves on daily move sheets and submit to shipping.
• Fuel the yard truck as needed and ensure a clean, safe work area.
• Conduct safety checks on trailers per DOT regulations and maintain PPE compliance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Assist in completing required paperwork at end of shift.
• Perform duties in all weather conditions and support a team-oriented environment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

DOT certifiable preferred

Job description

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Operative Fort Wayne, IN, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 12728

At Prairie Farms Dairy, you’ll become part of a dedicated team that manufactures and packages superior dairy products. We offer full-time schedules with great benefits that include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, short term disability, and pension. You’ll also enjoy paid time off.

Job Description

2nd Shift

Yard Driver Jockey drives tractor trailer with capacity of more than three tons and usually with more than six wheels to transport materials to and from specified destinations, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and area roads. Must have a clean driving record and a valid driver's license. A CDL A commercial driver's license is preferred

• Responsible for operating shuttles to move trailers from building to building, staging area and from various loading dock doors. Receiving instructions via radio and performing trailer shuttling to accommodate logistical needs.


• Responsible for performing daily maintenance checks of shuttle truck and reporting any malfunctions to the garage.


• Responsible for documenting all trailer moves on Yard Driver daily move sheets and submitting the daily move sheet to the shipping office upon the completion of the shift.


• Responsible for fueling of the yard truck as needed.


• Must be able to perform the duties of this role in ALL weather conditions.


• Couple and uncouple tractor trailer units. Connect and disconnect brake lines as needed.


• Perform "safety check" inspection of the trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.


• Secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.


• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assisting in identifying opportunities to improve processes.


• Know and comply with all Department of Transportation regulations per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations handbook.


• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.


• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.


• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.


• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.


• Experience preferred but not required.


• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.


• DOT certifiable preferred and a good MVR is a must.


• Must currently have a valid driver's license, Class A CDL (commercial driver's license) is preferred. Must maintain a valid license and clean driving record.


• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.


• Must be able to stand, walk, and climb into and out of tractor trailers virtually the entire shift.


• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.


• Must be able to work in outdoor conditions (year-round) with moderate noise. May perform duties indoor and outdoor.


• Overtime and working on holidays are often required.


• Be able to effectively work in a team environment.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.


• Must have a clean driving record.


• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).

Prairie Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified application will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. This is a great opportunity to establish yourself in a secure company with a 85+ year history of success. We are proud to be comprised of more than 800 farm families throughout the Midwest. Since 1938, we have been producing high-quality products for you and your family.