Yard Driver

$59,259 - $59,259/Yr

BlueTriton Brands - Steep Falls, ME

Full-time

Steep Falls, ME

5,001-10,000 employees

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Yard Utility Driver at BlueTriton is responsible for operating a yard truck to safely and efficiently move trailers from the yard to shipping doors. This role requires adherence to safety protocols and high-quality work standards while interacting with various teams to ensure efficient operations. The position involves working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on teamwork and achieving departmental goals.

Responsibilities

• Operate a yard truck safely, accurately, and efficiently to move trailers from the yard to shipping doors.
• Adhere to all required safety requirements, company policies, and procedures.
• Inspect trailers and loads in the yard and on the dock as needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely loading and unloading of tractor-trailers per pick ticket requirements.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems, follow preventative maintenance procedures, and make basic repairs and document adjustments.
• Prepare and continuously document all reporting requirements accurately and in a timely manner.
• Interact with warehouse team members, production, and quality control to maximize output efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Follow plant standards to execute the recycling program, including the operation of a grinder and baler.
• Operate a forklift to perform shipping/receiving activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Utilize various desktop systems to prioritize and organize workload.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (for applicable CDL positions).
• 1 or more years of experience driving a yard truck is preferred.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Experience with warehouse inventory scanners and basic maintenance equipment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications and SAP experience is a plus.
• Prior forklift or heavy equipment experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time and drive backwards as needed.
• Must have the ability to obtain a DOT medical card for the purpose of working for BlueTriton Brands (for applicable CDL positions).
• Must possess a clean driving record.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with warehouse inventory scanners and basic maintenance equipment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications and SAP experience.
• Prior forklift or heavy equipment experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Company discounts
• Paid vacation
• Eligible for benefit election on day 1 of employment