Seasonal CDL A Yard Truck Driver

Description

Hirzel Canning Company feeds people. Hirzel Canning Company & Farms is a 5th-generation family company with a passion for serving the community. Our Dei Fratelli brand is your source for locally-grown tomato and sauerkraut products.  We seek individuals that share our core values, our commitment to future generations, and our passion for providing food that brings families together.

 A few of the benefits you’ll experience at Hirzel Canning Company are: 

• Competitive Pay
• Family-Centric Environment  

Candidates must be willing and able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

JOB SUMMARY & KEY OBJECTIVES: The Hirzel Canning Company (HCC) CDL A Yard Truck Driver, also known as a Yard Jockey, is a critical team member responsible for safely and efficiently moving trailers within the facility grounds. This individual plays a key role in ensuring smooth trailer transitions between loading docks, staging areas, and parking locations. The Yard Truck Driver must have experience in operating both manual and automatic yard trucks and in properly connecting and disconnecting trailers. 

Communication with internal warehouse and transportation teams is essential to maintaining safe and timely operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Trailer Movement & Yard Coordination

• Move trailers to and from loading docks, staging areas, and yard parking areas as directed
• Communicate regularly with warehouse and transportation personnel to coordinate trailer movements
• Perform thorough trailer inspections prior to movement, checking for safety issues or damage
• Ensure trailers are correctly positioned and secured at dock doors or in designated yard spots

Equipment Operation

• Safely operate yard trucks (manual and automatic transmissions)
• Hook and unhook trailers using proper procedures and safety equipment. Perform pre- and post-shift inspections of yard truck and report any maintenance or safety concerns

Recordkeeping & Communication

• Maintain accurate records of trailer locations, trailer numbers, and trailer movements as required
• Communicate any delays, equipment issues, or safety concerns promptly to the Transportation Supervisor

EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS  

• Able to work Saturdays and Sundays when required (generally during pack season)
• Compliance with all HCC policies and procedures
• Commitment to safety practices and promoting a safe working environment
• Takes ownership of work to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with co-workers and management
• Willingness to adapt to change and support continuous improvement

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reaching with hands and arms
• Communication through speech, hearing, and in writing
• Daily requirements:
  • Bending, twisting, turning, reaching below the knee, pushing, pulling, squatting, kneeling, standing, walking, sitting
• Lifting requirements: 
  • Will regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • Will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Experience operating yard trucks or similar equipment (manual and automatic)
• Experience hooking/unhooking trailers and working in a yard or logistics environment
• Experience in backing up and maneuvering trailers is required. 
• Strong understanding of trailer safety procedures and yard protocols
• Solid work history with dependable attendance and performance
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Forklift experience/certification is a plus

NOTE: Attendance on the job each and every day is absolutely essential to the efficient operation of the Company
The responsibilities and duties outlined in this document are not all-inclusive and are subject to change at the discretion of management based upon the needs of the company.

In the absence of key personnel, the supervisor will assume responsibility to see that the functions of this job are performed as required.  

Hirzel Canning Co & Farms provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Hirzel Canning Co. & Farms is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.