Yardgoat Driver

JOB SUMMARY

The Yard Goat Driver is responsible for facility movements of containers and trailers to their position in a safe manner. In addition, Forklift operation will be also required on the shipping/receiving docks, coolers, and dry goods storage area. Responsible for the safe loading and unloading of trucks and the movement of fruit and supplies throughout the plant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

§  Daily Pre-trip - inspect tractor/forklift.

§  Complete and turn in the vehicle condition report. 

§  Fuel tractor as needed.

§  Assure cargo is properly loaded and secured before movement.

§  Move equipment in and around the yard for loading and unloading purposes.

§  Plug and unplug refrigerated containers and ensure proper refrigerator temperature settings as equipment arrives at the facility and before daily dispatch.

§  Notify management of the need for repairs or possible problems that arise during the shift. 

§  Daily inspections of incoming/outgoing equipment. 

§  Ensuring proper/safe operation of all tractors/trailers/trucks. 

§  Daily Inventory of containers in the yard.

§  Maintain daily driver logs.

§  Complete trailer sanitation and maintain clean tractor.

§  Safely operate a forklift while efficiently completing shipping directives.

§  Stage fruit from coolers for orders and transfers.

§  Follow daily maintenance programs for forklift and Scanner batteries.

§  Load and unload pallets for shipments.

§  Communicate issues to leads and supervisors.

§  Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

§  Class A Driver’s License.

§  Ability to operate a forklift.

§  Ability to work with a tablet/RF gun.

§  Experience with general computer applications.

§  Able to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

§  Ability to maintain spatial awareness around operating forklifts with up to 2,200 lbs loads.

§  Ability to communicate with supervisors and coworkers in a team environment.

§  Able to read markings on boxes of products.

§  Able to work according to food facility regulations.

§  Able to accommodate flexible work schedules according to business needs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

§  Fast-paced cold and wet environment.

§  Food facility requires food-safe behavior.

§  Work in cold conditions from 38°F to 50°F.

§  Lifting, pushing, pulling, and grasping while standing and kneeling.

§  Able to perform the essential function of the job with or without accommodation.