Yard Driver

POSITION SUMMARY

Operate company owned or leased trucks to facilitate the delivery, pickup, and relocation of product and materials. that stay a considerable period of time in the company and excel at their job performance.

Schedule (s)

Monday - Friday 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Must be able to read and speak English language
• Obey traffic laws, and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights and brakes in order to ensure that vehicles are in proper safe working condition.
• Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
• Ensure proper documentation is accurately processed by recording all moves on the trailer movement log.
• Communicate with dock side supervisor to assess the inbound/outbound schedule for the site.
• Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
• Ensure that all trialers are chocked before disengaging from the truck.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, and customers.
• Responsible for ensuring that all doors are fasten before backing into the dock door and all doors are closed after leaving the dock.
• Perform daily yard checks.
• Ensure that trailer yard is kept neat and orderly.
• Perform required user inspection and provide required reports and PM work to Supervisor.
• Ensure, operate and maintain equipment in a safe manner at all times.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.
• Assist as a forklift driver or sorter when in down time or as production needs.
• Reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules are subject to change to meet company needs and business requirements.
• Teamwork and cooperation are required for proper job performance.

At PLA, transparency and fairness are central to our recruitment process. We ensure that all candidates are well-informed about the stages and expectations of our recruitment process and emphasize our commitment to equality and inclusivity at every step.

PLA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request, by contacting Hiring@PLASolutions.com. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Furthermore, our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion is articulated in our public commitment to fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply invested in attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Yard Driver: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)

Work Location: In person