Yard Driver Weekend Shift

Why Work for Saddle Creek

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse friendly and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If youre looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits join our team today.

Benefits :

Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials

Benefits packageincluding medical dental vision and medical reimbursement

Medical employee-only premium as low as $5.90 / week $26 / month with wellness discounts

HSA with annual employer contribution

Weekly 401(k) match

Vacation immediatelyupon hire

8 holidays per calendar year

Personal time after 90 days

EAP and identity theft protection

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid life insurance and short term disability

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Yard Drivers assists in the organization and maintenance of trailers in our yard. Yard Drivers perform the job on Saddle Creek yard locations and are not required to go over public roads. This position contributes to the goal of exceptional service in meeting the delivery schedule and takes action when needed to communicate and resolve problems.

Shift schedule : Friday-Monday 6 : 00 am-4 : 30 pm

Major Tasks Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

Safely maneuver a tractor and trailer combination vehicle in a compact yard area

Complete yard check daily

At direction of Management and / or yard management system move empty trailers to shipping doors set loaded trailers to the doors and remove loaded / empty trailers from dock doors

Perform and document pre and post shift safety inspections

Lift and open trailer doors and slide trailer tandems when necessary

Frequently bend to place and remove wheel chocks

Safely enter and exit yard tractor numerous times per shift

Safely maneuver equipment with good backing skills

Adhere to all safety policies

Keep tractor in a clean sanitary condition at all times

Job Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required

Must be 21 years of age or older

Must have a valid drivers license

Must have a minimum of 2-years experience in the operation of a tractor-trailer unit in a yard driver / warehouse setting

Must be able to work independently and demonstrate good customer service skills.

Must be able to work overtime and adjust schedule as needed

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background investigation

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race gender national origin ancestry age color religious creed marital status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity gender expression sex (including pregnancy breastfeeding and related medical conditions) mental or physical disability medical condition military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal state or local laws governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here.

Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity please send an e-mail to and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.

Key Skills

Inventory Control,Basic Math,Paratransit,Tanker Experience,Van Driver,Box Truck Experience,Commercial Driving,Commercial Vehicle Experience,Delivery Driver Experience,Manual Transmission Experience,Driving,Heavy Lifting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1