Yard Driver
At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.
Consider applying here, if you want to :
- Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
- Develop lasting relationships with great people.
- Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.
Yard Drivers are required to move trailers within the yard and shuttle loads as applicable. This may include hooking air and electric lines, raising and lowering dolly legs, releasing 5th wheel from the king pin, opening and closing trailer doors. Additional dock responsibilities may include loading and pallet handling process; working with the LGVs (Laser Guided Vehicles), shipping, and receiving systems. This includes checking outbound trailers prior to loading, monitoring LGV activity in the warehouse, following SOPs to maintain inventory accuracy, prepping loads for cross country shipments and customer requirements, and all while maintaining a clean, and safe work environment.
Essential Functions :
Maintain accurate logs and all other DOT required paperwork on a daily basisInspects TrailersMove trailers on Niagara property as instructed by supervisor or leadsMaintains radio or telephone contact with supervisor or leads to receive instructionsCrank trailer dollies up and down as requiredConduct pre and post trip inspections on all equipment dailyReport any equipment issues or accidents to your supervisor immediatelyOpen and close trailer doors as required before placing in a loading doorUnload finished goods and raw material deliveries utilizing a forkliftMonitors LoadsCorrects LGV alarmsClears up blocked locations in WMSManually pulls pallets from production as neededMaintains pallet storage area; offloads pallets from trailers and stage for LGV's to pick upCorrects product spillsOperates a forkliftRegular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this jobQualifications :
Minimum Qualifications :0 Years Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment0 Years Experience in Position0 Years Experience managing people / projectsexperience may include a combination of work experience and educationClass A CDL licenseKnowledge of DOT regulationsSemi-Tractor / Trailer ExperiencePreferred Qualifications :2 Years Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment2 Years Experience working in Position2 Years Experience managing people / projectsexperience may include a combination of work experience and educationCompetencies :
Lead Like an Owner :Makes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customersInnovACT :Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and / or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiencyFind a Way :Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blameEmpowered to be Great :Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectationsEducation :
Minimum Required :High School DiplomaPreferred :Associate's DegreeCertification / License :
Required : N / APreferred : N / AForeign Language :
Required : None RequiredPreferred : None RequiredBenefits :
Los Angeles County applicants onlyQualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a rsum into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's rsum will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit rsum to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit rsum into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.