Yard Truck Driver — Safe, Efficient Warehouse Ops

United Distributors Group; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

United Distributors Group is seeking a Yard Driver in Smyrna, GA to ensure timely movement and spotting of containers or route trucks to support receiving, bulk, and production areas. This role follows company policies to maintain a safe and secure workplace.

Responsibilities include yard truck operations, safe driving within facility, routine maintenance awareness, and coordination with Warehouse personnel. Applicants should be 19+, have 6 months' related experience, and a valid license.

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years or older.
• Six months of experience in a similar position strongly preferred.
• Experience in operating an electric pallet jack, forklift, and other power equipment preferred.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to drive and maintain a valid driver’s license in the applicable state.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a neat and orderly storage lot oriented toward maximizing efficiency in servicing the Warehouse needs.
• Operate Yard Truck or Route Trucks in a safe manner during roll‑on/roll‑off procedures daily involving loaded and empty containers.
• Drive and operate vehicle adhering to the posted speed limit under 15 mph in and around the Warehouse and storage lot/staging area.
• Maintain awareness that the operation is a low mileage severe duty function requiring particular attention to preventive maintenance checks and services as well as actual scheduled vehicle maintenance.
• Maintain awareness that operations occur on asphalt, concrete, and gravel surfaces in a hostile environment often contaminated with material subject to embedding in tires.
• Effectively function and interact daily with Warehouse personnel and comply with Warehouse safety requirements.
• Communicate using a cellular telephone or 2‑way radio with dispatch, operations, and Warehouse personnel.
• Safeguard all valuable commodities and the storage areas, and accept guidance from supervisory personnel regarding the disposition.
• Load and transfer product in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading & basic math

Communication

Tools

Pallet jack operation

Forklift operation

Job description

United Distributors Group is seeking a Yard Driver in Smyrna, GA to ensure timely movement and spotting of containers or route trucks to support receiving, bulk, and production areas. This role follows company policies to maintain a safe and secure workplace.

Responsibilities include yard truck operations, safe driving within facility, routine maintenance awareness, and coordination with Warehouse personnel. Applicants should be 19+, have 6 months' related experience, and a valid license.