Yard Driver - 6pm start - $22.50/hr CDL Preferred

DescriptionAbout United

United is the largest beverage alcohol wholesaler in both Georgia and Alabama. With two members of the fourth generation of the Hertz family involved in leadership roles, United is one of the 2-3% of family businesses that are able to successfully transition beyond the third generation. The Hertz family remains focused on growth, leveraging its most distinct market advantages in order to maintain its upward momentum. Its talented and innovative team of sales representatives and brand builders has the unique ability to recognize synergies between all three categories of alcohol, making it possible for United to grow its product portfolio and business successfully in Georgia and beyond.

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The Yard Driver is responsible for the timely movement and spotting of containers or route trucks to facilitate the needs of the receiving department or bulk and beer production areas. He or she appropriately handles all materials following company policies and procedures to ensure a safe and secure workplace. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned according to each receiving or production department.

Qualifications

• Must be19 years or older
• Six months of experience in a similar position strongly preferred
• Experience in operating an electric pallet jack, forklift, and other power equipment preferred
• Clean driving record
• Ability to drive and maintain a valid driver’s license in the applicable state

Responsibilities

Maintain a neat and orderly storage lot oriented toward maximizing efficiency in servicing the Warehouse needs

Operate Yard Truck or Route Trucks in a safe manner during numerous roll-on/roll-off procedures daily involving loaded and empty containers

Drive and operate vehicle adhering to the posted speed limit under 15 mph in and around the Warehouse and storage lot/staging area

Maintain awareness that the operation is a low mileage severe duty function requiring particular attention to preventive maintenance checks and services as well as actual scheduled vehicle maintenance

Maintain awareness that operations occur on asphalt, concrete, and gravel surfaces in a hostile environment often contaminated with material subject to embedding in tires

Effectively function and interact daily with Warehouse personnel and comply with Warehouse safety requirements

Communicate using a cellular telephone or 2-way radio with dispatch, operations, and Warehouse personnel

Safeguard all valuable commodities and the storage areas, and accept guidance from supervisory personnel regarding the disposition

Load and transfer product in a safe manner

Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies

Professionalism

Communication

Relationships

Self-Awareness

Dependability

Time Management

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Results driven

Critical Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Able to read, write, and perform basic math computations
• Able to learn and use United technology
• Able to abide by the Company’s policies and procedures; specifically the attendance policy
• Able to learn and maintain knowledge of company and products
• Working knowledge of computerized hand-held devices

Working Conditions

Able to maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature controlled environment that includes exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather

Able to work occasionally in refrigerated areas

Able to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise levels and some dust and fumes from power equipment

Able to work long hours based on the needs of the business including daily overtime, holidays and overtime as required

Physical Requirements and Essential Functions

Regular, reliable attendance required

Able to climb in and out of trailers consistently

Able to frequently operate a pallet jack and/or forklift if assigned

Able to stand and walk, reach with arms and hands, lift and carry, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel

Able to perform greater than average lifting (50-65 lbs) with some overhead lifting required

Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision and the ability to judge distance

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact <[email hidden]> or call 800-381-9947 for assistance with an accommodation.