Yard/Shuttle Driver

Imperial Distributors; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in distribution is seeking a Yard Driver to transport and deliver products between facilities. Responsibilities include driving trucks, inspecting vehicles, and assisting with loading/unloading. The ideal candidate must have a valid Class A CDL and strong communication skills, with various growth opportunities available.

Benefits

Growth Opportunities

Monthly Company Store Discounts

Full comprehensive benefit package

Qualifications

• Minimum one year certificate or related experience required.
• Must possess a valid Class A CDL license.
• Ability to read and interpret safety documents.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to destinations and inspect vehicles before trips.
• Assist in loading and unloading responsibilities.
• Complete driver logs in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Ability to operate trucks

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

Valid Class A CDL Drivers License

Job description

Summary:

At Imperial, we sell, distribute, and service General Merchandise, Seasonal Products, and Health/Beauty/Wellness Products to our customers. As a Yard Driver, you will drive automatic and standard tractor trailer combination to transport and deliver materials or products within multiple Imperial buildings. On occasion, the driver may be required to do customer deliveries.

Why Join Imperial?

• Growth Opportunities
• Monthly Company Store – Discounted Products Sold to Employees
• Monthly Food Events, including some food trucks in the spring/summer!
• Conveniently located 150 Blackstone River Rd. Worcester, MA on a Bus Route!
• Full comprehensive benefit package (Full Time Employees)

Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (5:00AM-3:30PM)

Pay:

$25 + per hour based on experience

Essential Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Drives truck to destination.
• Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition.
• Maintains driver log according to I.C.C. regulations
• Assists workers in loading and unloading truck using a transporter
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water
• Required to be reachable by company when on duty
• During 1st shift hours
• Primary duties: Shuttle trailers between 2 buildings
• May assist in some warehouse duties
• May complete deliveries, drop & hook and back hauls
• Load and Unload trailers and sweep trailers
• Door set up for outbound and inbound receiving
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Class A CDL Drivers License - Required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present and/or speak information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• Regular exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and/or humid conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is related to trucks which is usually loud.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required to walk.

• The employee is occasionally required to stand and talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally may use a two-wheeler or pallet jack for any heavier lifting.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**A full comprehensive job description will be available during the interview process, this is a condensed job posting.

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