Who We Are: USCS is driven to advance, innovate and serve companies seeking the best service, facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are employee focused, an equal employment opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team.

The Job Details: The Yard Driver position consists of working in one or more of the following areas: Handling inventory and maintenance, communication with shipping and receiving. We are looking for dependable hardworking individuals with good work habits and a willingness to be cross trained in all three areas. In addition, we need someone who works well with others and is self-motivated. Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Assist supervision/management as needed

• Placing trailers in/out of doors

• Yard inventory

• Temperature check and set on trailers

• Yard inspection and sanitation in the yard

• Cultivate well-trained workforce, including support of performance-management, and training of yard hostlers.

• Work with the transport team to manage yard-based transport requirements.

• Demonstrate personal responsibility for, and ensure compliance with, all Safety, Health, Environment, Community, and Sustainability (SHECS) policies, procedures, and initiatives within a team

• Support and ensure team compliance with all Company policies, procedures, and initiatives

• Make sure all drop trailers are clean and fueled

• Maintain yard security in accordance with company requirements.

• Monitors safety and speed of all drivers entering and exiting yard.

• Communicate daily with fellow supervisors and managers on daily operational activities

• Send emails out to different carries to maintain inventories and pre-loads for the day.

• Send emails for all the inbounds for the next day.

• Verify all containers are secured at the end of shift, follow company guidelines for truck gate security and monitoring.

The Job Specifics:

• Location: McClellan Park
• Schedule & Hours:8am to 5:30pm with Flexibility. Mon-Friday.
• Pay: $20.00 an hour.
• Reports To: Warehouse Superintendent
• Travel Amount: May vary
• Job Type, EEO, and Job Code: Full-Time, Exempt JOB CODE

What We Are Looking For:

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• 1 to 3 years preferred.

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral

• Candidates will be required to successfully complete a mechanical aptitude test.

Other Abilities You Will Need to Have: The physical demands described below are representative of those required of an individual performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Good arithmetic, reading, and typing skills

• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time

• Be able to see, speak and hear

• Ability to work overtime as needed

• May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or occasional standing, walking, lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.

• Understand and follow verbal instruction, written instruction and company policies.

• A starter that can work independently and coordinate with others

• Follow safety procedures at all times.

• Ability to manage stress and productivity guidelines

The Standard Details:

• Always maintain a professional manner in appearance and communications.

• Participate in staff and/or customer meetings if required.

• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality systems.

• Identify and record any issues relating to product, processes and/or quality.

• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through appropriate channels.

• Verify the implementation of solutions.

• Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.

• Participate in Safety and Educational Training.

What’s In It For You:

A great company with great people. Full-time employees not under contract are offered: 401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year; If elected, Blue Cross Blue Shield after 30 days of service; Company Life Insurance; and a bunch of other great perks.

Things We Need To Mention:

• The above job description may not include all tasks necessary to complete the job.

• Job functions may vary based on area of operation. The job description is a listing of the most common tasks the associate will be required to perform in that job area.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Experience

• 1 year(s): Driving Experience
• 1 year(s): Warehouse
• 1 year(s): Yard Hostler Experience

Education

• High School or better in Accounting or related field

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity