Description
Position Overview:
The Yard Driver is responsive to the customer and local Lead/Supervisor regarding the movement and spotting of trailers to facilitate the needs of the warehouse in sorting and processing material for shipment or storage. The Yard Driver is responsible for timely movements and thorough knowledge of on-hand inventory and positioning. As well, this position may require deliveries to local warehouses which may require on-road driving.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Movement and spotting of trailers with capabilities greater than 3 tons in a safe, efficient, timely and legal manner. Trailers have capabilities greater than 3 tons.
- Position may require deliveries to local warehouses which may require on-road driving
- Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
- Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
- Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid, performing minor repairs, and/or washing trucks.
- Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
- Hook and unhook trailers; Secure cargo for transport – using ropes, bocks, chain, binders, or covers. Wrap and secure goods using pads, packing paper, containers, or straps.
- Give directions to laborers who are packing goods and moving them onto trailers.
- Operate idle reduction systems or auxiliary power systems to generate power from alternative sources, such as fuel cells, to reduce idling time, to heat or cool truck cabins, or to provide power for other equipment.
- Install or remove special equipment, such as tire chains, grader blades, plow blades, or sanders.
- Follow special cargo-related procedures.
- Load and unload trailers and perform lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying freight with loading-related equipment or other equipment as necessary.
- Remove debris from loaded trailers.
- Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
- Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain records required under state and federal laws and regulations. Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
- Ensure that all operations are in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Follow appropriate safety procedures.
- Represent the Company and the trucking industry in a professional manner.
- Additional duties as assigned.
CJ Logistics America About Statement:
CJ Logistics America delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics America is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.
CJ Logistics America is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics America participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
