Yard Driver

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 you’re 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 package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement

• Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts

• HSA with annual employer contribution

• Weekly 401(k) match

• Vacation immediately upon 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

Note that if you are viewing this posting on an external job board (such as Indeed, LinkedIn,  ZipRecruiter, etc.), unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by Saddle Creek. Our recruiters look forward to speaking with you about your background, skills, and compensation requirements.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday 6:00AM - 4:30PM

Summary

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. 

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 driver’s license

• Must have a minimum of 1-year 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 [email protected] and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.