Yard Truck Driver & Forklift Operator

Simmonspetfood; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Pet Food in Emporia, KS is seeking a Yard Driver to operate a semi-truck and trailer, perform forklift duties, and safely move product within Simmons facilities.

The role requires reading, writing and basic math, English proficiency, and the ability to follow safety regulations. Experience with tractor-trailer operation is preferred, and forklift licenses may be required.

This on-site position includes completing all paperwork and traveling between Simmons facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience operating tractor/trailer equipment is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math; English proficiency required.
• Willingness to obtain/maintain forklift licenses and follow safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a semi-truck and end dump, hopper bottom, tanker, or box trailer to move product within Simmons facility properties.
• Wash semi-truck and trailer in wash bay as needed.
• Load and unload trailers using forklift to move product to the production floor.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.

Skills

Tractor-trailer operation

Forklift operation

Basic math

English language

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Simmons Pet Food in Emporia, KS is seeking a Yard Driver to operate a semi-truck and trailer, perform forklift duties, and safely move product within Simmons facilities.

The role requires reading, writing and basic math, English proficiency, and the ability to follow safety regulations. Experience with tractor-trailer operation is preferred, and forklift licenses may be required.

This on-site position includes completing all paperwork and traveling between Simmons facilities as needed.