Yard Driver, Non-CDL

$41,600 - $41,600/Yr

Merchants Foodservice - Lawrenceville, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lawrenceville, GA

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Yard Driver, Non-CDL position at Vistar involves transporting tractor trailers on company property and ensuring timely delivery of products. This role is crucial in maintaining the food supply chain, as drivers are responsible for moving trailers to and from loading docks, securing equipment, and interacting with customers and co-workers professionally. The position offers growth opportunities and emphasizes a safe and inclusive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and moves trailers safely following all DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
• Fuels, moves, and parks tractors and trailers to the docks.
• Transports tractor trailers to offsite maintenance and/or inspection facilities; requires local city driving.
• Secures trucks, trailers, and equipment always. Completes all required documentation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 6+ months driving experience (Internal candidates may be promoted with less than 6 months experience with good performance record)
• Must be able to work the scheduled, assigned times and required overtime for the position
• Valid non-commercial driver's license
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
• Pass road test
• Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift.

Nice-to-haves

• 1+ years Foodservice distribution industry experience
• Onboard computer and electronic log system experience (i.e., PeopleNet)

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off