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 as low as $, $26 / month 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
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Our recruiters look forward to speaking with you about your background, skills, and compensation requirements.
Schedule
Monday - Friday 5 : 00AM - 1 : 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 / Affirmative Action employer. 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.
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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.