Yard Driver - Mechanicsville

Yard Driver - CDL Not Required

Mechanicsville, VA

$20.50/hr

Schedule - Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday - 1pm to 11:30pm

Responsible for moving tractors and trailers on the premises, starting refrigeration units, preparing trucks for deliveries. Covers for drivers and makes local deliveries when necessary.

• Sets tractor trailer combinations for loading product scheduled for delivery.
• Starts refrigeration units; checks units periodically.
• Pulls loaded trailers away from dock and secures trailer doors.
• Coordinates loading schedules with warehouse supervisors.
• Ensures trucks have received pre-trip inspection prior to driver departure.
• Notifies drivers of potential late load situations.
• Ensures returning trucks are refueled, if necessary.
• Makes local deliveries, as necessary and covers various routes in emergency (book-off) situations.
• Assists warehouse personnel with unloading/cleaning trailers.
• Operates powered industrial equipment such as electric pallet jacks and forklifts, as necessary.
• Shuttles trucks to and from truck rental facilities if necessary.
• Performs other duties as necessary and required.

• Valid State Issued Drivers License
• Transportation and Warehouse experience a plus
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available