Shag Truck Driver - The Toro Company

The Shag Truck Driver is responsible for a variety of functions including driving a yard truck, daily maintenance of the vehicle, DMV/OSHA certification, timely & efficient movement of trailers/product from one location to another to ensure full support of the Distribution Center and Manufacturing plant.

Starting Pay: $25.53 per hour

1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 7am - 3pm, with overtime when needed.

What Will You Do?  

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:  

• Receives verbal or written orders to move trailers from one location to another location. 
• Responsible for gaining a working knowledge of the proper procedures for moving trailers for each location (DC and Plant). 
• Must operate the yard truck in a safe manner and is responsible for damage caused by the operation of the truck. 
• Must continually work & conduct self in a manner that will ensure safe working conditions throughout the plants, property and public roads. 
• Responsible for proper care, cleanliness, and maintenance of the assigned equipment. 
• Perform daily DOT inspections and maintain work logs as required. 
• Maintain an accurate yard check. 
• Responsible for reporting improper operation of yard trucks and any safety incidents. 
• Responsible for the timely and accurate movement of all trailers to maintain all the functions of the Tomah facilities. 
• Able to move in and out of the vehicle, open and close trailer doors, and lift up to 50 lbs as needed. 
• Maintain an orderly yard: ensure the correct trailers are in the correct locations and that they are parked in a manner consistent with policy. 
• Must be able to operate a forklift in a safe and efficient manner. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

What Do You Need? 

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Class A Commercial Driver License and Medical card required. 
• Ability to lift, carry, and handle up to 45 lbs regularly. 
• Able to maintain OSHA certification to operate powered industrial vehicles as needed 
• Ability to follow standardized work, processes, and maintain safety and quality compliance. 
• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to support continuous improvement. 
• Strong interpersonal skills in working with a variety of cross-functional teams.   
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and compliance standards.  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following functions for 8 to 10 hours per day:

• Standing, walking: Frequent  
• Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping: Occasional 
• Reaching Above Shoulder: Occasional 
• Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.): Frequent  
• Sitting: Continuous  

Working  

• Read/Monitor various equipment/machinery: Continuous  
• Being around and/or operating moving machinery/equipment: Continuous   
• Unprotected Heights: Continuous   
• Lifting from 0 to 45 pounds: Occasional 
• Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials: Continuous 
• Operating a vehicle (as part of your job): Frequent  

Hand Movements:  

• Simple grasping (right and left): Continuous  
• Firm grasping (right and left): Continuous  
• Fine manipulating (right and left): Continuous  
• Recording data: Occasional  
• Operating office equipment: Occasional  
• Operating computer: Occasional  
• Foot movements to operate foot controls: Continuous 

Vision: good, close vision, corrected to normal: YES 

Color Definition Required: YES  

Hearing:  Good hearing, corrected to normal: YES 

Mobility:  Ability to be mobile throughout required work areas.  

• Plant, Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area: Continuous  
• Office locations: Occasional  

Basic Mental Requirements: This job requires mental capabilities to efficiently prioritize tasks ranging from material handling and transporting products.  Furthermore, the incumbent must have a high degree of attention to prevent injury to others.  

Working Conditions and Exposures: Working conditions vary. Exposures include moving equipment/machinery, noise, vibration, heat, and some moderate climate variability. 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): This position requires the use of PPE. Safety glasses, hearing protection, footwear with steel-toe and metatarsal guards. Other PPE may be task specific or required based on the job or department: gloves, face shield, high visibility vest, FR clothing, respirator, etc. Training on PPE standards, use, and hazard awareness will be provided. 

“NOTE:  This is not necessarily an exhaustive lift of job duties and requirements associated with this job but is intended to represent an accurate reflection of the current job.”

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.