Yard Worker

Reports to: Production SupervisorGENERAL PURPOSE:Operates a yard dog and tractor/trailer in accordance with DOT and Company guidelines in order to move equipment between the yard and the dock. Moves finished goods or raw materials onto/from trucks, warehouse and/or pallets. Operates a standard forklift, handling cart and related equipment and tools to move materials throughout the Plant. Acts as a back-up Truck Driver for delivery function as needed, on an occasional basis.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Operates a yard dog and tractor/trailer in a safe and efficient manner to move equipment between the yard and dock for loading/unloadingShuttles products to/from local warehouse using a tractor/trailer or straight/box truckLoads/unloads finished goods or raw materials on trucks, warehouse and/or palletsOperates standard forklift, handling cart and related equipment and toolsCompletes all related paperworkMaintains daily checks and organization of the yardPerforms regular equipment checks and completes related documentation and notifies supervisor of unsafe conditionsActs as a back-up Truck Driver on an occasional basis to handle short, local runs as neededCompletes all related paperwork, including accurate driver logs to be submitted on a daily basis along with other trip sheets, fuel maintenance and delivery documentationMaintains current knowledge of, and complies with, CDL/DOT and Company/Plant requirements and standardsAttends and participates in driver safety meetingsREQUIREMENTS:Must be at least 21 years of age and physically qualified to drive a truck in accordance with DOT requirementsMust have the ability to read and speak sufficient English to communicate with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals and make entries on reports/recordsAt least 2 years of prior CDL driving experience with a good driving recordHigh school or GED equivalent is preferredMust have a valid commercial driver's license that is issued from only one state or jurisdictionFamiliarity with proper methods and procedures for securing cargo to be able to determine if cargo is properly located, distributed and securedMeets all other DOT standards and requirementsBasic computer and/or data entry skills are preferredThis job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities associated with the job. Other job-related duties may be assigned.An affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer Drug-Free Working EnvironmentEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/DisabledSerta Simmons Bedding, LLCHazleton Plant