Job Description

Description

Position at Empire Packing

JOB TITLE:  

Yard Driver  

DEPARTMENT:  

Supply Chain  

400  

REPORTS TO:  

Warehouse Supervisor  

CLASSIFICATION:  

JOB SUMMARY:  

This position is responsible for providing support for trailer movements within  

shipping and receiving departments, as well as assisting in preparation of trailers  

for shipping and monitoring the status of loaded trailers.  

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:  

1. Ensures the effective and timely completion of all trailer movement  

functions.  

a. An employee in this position must have the ability to drive Tractor,  

maneuvering into position to attach trailer and handle linesto secure.  

b. Clean and spot trailers to specified doors or lot locations.  

c. Inspect trailers for defects, pre/post tri and submit inspection report  

indicating condition per plant policies.  

d. Inspect loaded trailers to ensure product is secure for undamaged  

transport of product and that refrigeration unit is functioning. Report  

any issues to Warehouse Manager or Warehouse Supervisor.  

Drive tractor-trailer within yard or within short distances outside of  

yard, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill in  

maneuvering on the road and on Company premises.  

e. Be knowledgeable of Thermo King Truck Trailer CR, DAS, and DSR Alarm  

Codes. Reset refrigeration units after codes have been addressed.  

f. Meet this position's physical demands.  

Ability and willingness to select/load/unload and/or deliver ALL  

products that may be ordered by our customers.  

g. Other duties may be assigned.  

QUALIFICATIONS:  

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High School diploma or equivalent required.  

Class A CDL preferred  

Experienced with refrigerated trailers and drop trailer programs.  

Must demonstrate critical thinking skills and possess a problem-solving  

mentality.  

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Proficient in Microsoft Office suite  

Ability to speak, read, and write English  

Good verbal and written communication skills, organization skills  

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred  

Good math skills  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  

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ACTIVITIES:  

HEARING:  

Standing, walking, driving, bending, lifting, stooping, crouching, kneeling  

intermittently.  

Must be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary  

information.  

REPETITIVE MOTION:  

VISUAL ABILITIES:  

Must be able to frequently and regularly use wrists, hands, and or fingers.  

Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents,  

products, or operate machinery.  

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:  

Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25  

pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds throughout the day.  

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

Typical office environment, with no hazardous or significantly unpleasant working  

conditions. Exposed to weather conditions  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential  

functions. The list of essential functions, other duties, mental and physical demands, requirements andlicenses is  

not meant to be exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise job descriptions and to require other tasks  

be performed when the circumstances of the jobchanges.  

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled  

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