Yard Jockey/Driver Jobs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Drives diesel powered tractor trailer combination and straight trucks for the delivery of finished dairy products.

!! MUST BE ABLE TO WORK NIGHTS !!

• Work under close supervision in a team setting in a fast-paced production environment.

• Inspects trucks and trailers for defects before and after trips and submits reports daily indicating truck/trailer conditions.

• Maintains drivers log according to DOT regulations when required

• Is responsible for safe and timely performance of his/her duties

• Delivers trailers to customers on a continuous basis using drop and hook method

• Deliver finished dairy products directly to customer locations

• Works in a safety sensitive position and is required to follow all safety rules and procedures including but not limited to foot and ear protection and report all hazardous conditions.

• Maintains proper housekeeping of work area

• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor

• Must comply with all safety rules and regulations set by DOT and company policies

• Must comply with Good Manufacturing Processes under FDA standards. Follow controlled SOP (Standard Operating Procedure)

• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

• Required to work mandatory overtime when needed

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal customers

• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

• Must have a class A CDL and pass DOT physical

• Must have a clean driving record

• Must have two years or more Class CDL A (tractor trailer)

• Must be capable of backing tractor and trailers to loading docks numerous times during shift

• Must be 23 years of Age

Physical Requirements:

Must be capable of getting into and out of tractor or straight trucks numerous times over shift to secure load bars or straps.

• Must be able to hook and unhook trailer from tractor by winding up and down landing gear multiple times during eight- or ten-hour shift. Must be capable of working in the elements (hot, cold, rain) while hooking unhooking trailers.

• Required to do runs outside of the yard.

Pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check required. Cloverland Farms Dairy is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer for all including Women, Minorities, Veterans and Individuals with disabilities.