Yard Jockey

Dart Container; Leola (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Tuition assistance

Product discounts

Job summary

Dart Container is seeking a CDL-class A truck driver for on-site and warehouse shuttle operations in Leola, PA. You will operate a tractor-trailer, perform pre/post trip inspections, and ensure safe loading and unloading of merchandise.

The role emphasizes meeting KPI safety/quality/service standards, adherence to DOT/FMCSA regulations, and participation in lean initiatives. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of over-the-road experience and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Two years of over-the-road tractor-trailer experience preferred.
• Valid Class A CDL and clean driving record.
• Physically qualified under US DOT (part 391).
• Ability to meet local, state and federal DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Observe, follow and evaluate workplace processes and safety rules.
• Professional written and verbal communication; English proficiency for training.
• Preferred: three months of forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow KPI targets for safety, quality, production, efficiency and service.
• Operate a tractor with trailer for on-site and warehouse shuttle work.
• Drive according to DOT/FMCSA regulations and maintain logs.
• Conduct pre/post trip inspections and perform maintenance checks.
• Unload merchandise safely and assist with loading as needed.
• Support lean initiatives and problem-solving activities.

Skills

Over-the-road experience

CDL Class A

DOT compliance knowledge

English proficiency

Safety and quality focus

Communication skills

Job description

Enjoy local, routine driving with no long hauls. This position operates a tractor and trailer exclusively for on-site and warehouse shuttle work.

Day to Day Role

Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements.

Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards

Operate a tractor with trailer inter/intrastate to pick up and/or deliver merchandise.

Drive diesel or gas tractor in accordance with commercial driving regulations of State Department of Transportation (DOT), US DOT, and FMCSA.

Couple, uncouple, connect airlines, etc. and safely maneuver equipment in difficult situations such as narrow passageways and within urban areas

Conduct visual inspections of tractor and trailer to complete pre/post trip inspections and perform preventative maintenance checks and services of truck and trailer. Report any malfunctions to supervisor and maintenance staff.

Operate Electronic Log Device (ELD), ELD software, and maintain accurate records per local, state, and federal, DOT, and FMCSA regulations as necessary.

Ensure possession of all appropriate documentation, including registration and vehicle inspection reports.

Submit to random drug test as prescribed by DOT regulations.

Safely unload delivered merchandise at retail locations per bills of lading either manually by hand, or using a fork truck, two-wheeler or other powered industrial truck (PIT).

Re-position merchandise not unloaded to ensure against breakage.

May be required to, or assist with, loading or unloading vendor merchandise. May use hand dolly, hand jack, or rollers when moving merchandise to or from trailer.

Support Operational Excellence and effectively participate in lean initiatives and problem-solving activities as needed

Core Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate must possess the following:

21 years of age minimum

Two (2) years over the road tractor-trailer experience preferred

Valid Class A CDL (Commercial Driver License) and favorable driving record upon hiring and ability to maintain throughout duration of employment

Physically qualified under US DOT regulations (part 391)

Ability to meet and maintain local, state, and federal, DOT, and FMCSA regulations as required

Ability to observe, follow, understand, and evaluate processes demonstrated and other workplace procedures

Ability to meet safety, quality and service standards

Professional written and verbal communication skills

Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Three (3) months of fork or squeeze truck experience

Overview

Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We're a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we're proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits

• Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace.

Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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