Yard Driver 5am - 2pm

This role focuses on safely and efficiently moving, positioning, and backing up trailers loaded with chemicals within a yard and/or terminal. The driver will maneuver semi-trucks in tight spaces, organize trailers for loading and unloading, and ensure compliance with all safety and hazardous material handling regulations. Precision, spatial awareness, and strong maneuvering skills are essential!

Location: 7405 Page Ave St. Louis, MO

Hours: 5am - 2pm + Overtime as needed (Saturdays 5am - 1:30pm)

Pay: $26.64hr + Overtime (time & a half) + annual bonus

Position Type: Direct Hire/Full Time

Operate standard highway and industrial trucks on company property, public streets, and/or highways.
Physically loading and unloading materials on company-operated trucks. Responsibilities include proper material handling either on company, customer, or supplier property.
Daily care of equipment in charge, such as cleaning the equipment, checking oil, water, and battery, and entering this information onto log sheets. Responsible for adding these items as needed.
Must exercise caution to avoid damaging material or property while operating equipment and must always exercise caution for the safety of other employees and the general public.
Maintain written and/or electronic records as required by management (i.e., cGMP and ISO procedures).
Keep equipment and surrounding work area clean at all times.
Moving and loading hazardous waste, as directed by the supervisor.

Required:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Current/valid Missouri CDL license.
• Ability to read scales.
• Manual dexterity and good peripheral vision.
• Wear personal protective equipment as needed.
• Ability to open/close trailer doors as business needs.
• Ability to oeprate a two-way radio to communicate and prioitize tasks.

Preferred:

• Class A CDL license.
  
  
  
  
  • Ability to drive minimum of 5 miles on roads to deliver product.
  
  
  
  
• 3+ years of previous truck driving and/or yard driving experience.
  
  
  
  • Previous work experience backing up an manuevering large trucks in small lots and/or areas with limited space/restrictions.
  
  
  
  
• 2+ years of forklift experience
  
  
  
  • Stand up, sit down, electric, propane etc.
  
  
  
  
• Experience performing basic truck maintenance and maintenence checks.
• Expereince using two-way radio or other technology to communicate.
• Ability to work with and previous expereince working with a sense of urgency to prioitize important tasks.
• Previous experience partnering with other drivers/3PL workers.

Other:

• May be expected to move, carry, and lift approximately 60 pounds.
• May be expected to climb heights of approximately 10 feet and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, safety warning labels, and machine instruction manuals.
• Basic math, writing, and data entry skills.
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• Ability necessary quality and inventory control data gathering and input in either written or electronic formats.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

Market Competitive Pay
Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
Long/Short Term disability coverage
401(k) with company match
Maternity & Paternal Leave
Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs
Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career