CDL Class A Driver

Job Description

Fast-Track Driving Career: Forklift Operator / Yard Hostler & CDL Trainee Wanted!

Do you hold a valid Commercial Driver's License and want to gain valuable hands-on yard jockeying and material handling experience that accelerates your professional driving career? American Workforce Group has partnered with a premier manufacturing and distribution leader in Longview, WA to hire a full-time Forklift Operator / Yard Hostler & CDL Driver Trainee . In this dynamic, hybrid role, you will operate sit-down forklifts for warehouse staging, manage the yard hostler (yard goat) to position and back commercial trailers, and train into dedicated full-time CDL driving routes over time. If you bring a valid CDL, forklift proficiency, and a drive to move from the yard to the road, let's talk today!

Description for Yard Hostler / CDL Trainee:

• Operate industrial sit-down forklifts to load, unload, stage, and warehouse manufactured products and raw materials.
• Safely maneuver and operate a yard hostler (yard goat) truck to back, reposition, and dock commercial freight trailers across facility bays.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections on yard trucks, trailers, and warehouse equipment to maintain site safety and DOT standards.
• Manage shipping and receiving documentation, bills of lading (BOLs), and inventory tracking sheets accurately.
• Work closely with warehouse and logistics leadership to transition into full-time commercial CDL driving routes as route volume scales.
• Maintain clean, hazard-free warehouse lanes and strictly follow all facility safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Details for Yard Hostler / CDL Trainee:

• Pay Rate: $20.00 - $24.00 / hour (Scaling based on CDL credentials, forklift skill, and experience / DOE).
• Schedule: Full-Time Monday - Friday (Consistent weekday schedule with weekends OFF!).
• Location: Longview, WA facility.
• Position Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire career pathway moving from warehouse/yard hostler to full-time CDL driver.

Requirements for Yard Hostler / CDL Trainee:

• Licensing: Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required (Class A or Class B) with an insurable, clean driving record.
• Forklift Background: Demonstrated experience safely operating sit-down industrial forklifts in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Trailer Spotting / Hostler Experience: Prior experience operating a yard goat or backing/maneuvering commercial trailers is a huge plus (willing to train candidates with solid baseline driving fundamentals).
• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly , climb in and out of cabs, and handle active warehouse and yard labor.
• Exceptional history of daily attendance, prompt punctuality, and a safety-first mindset.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive $20.00-$24.00/hr starting pay rate.
• Consistent Monday-Friday daytime routine (Weekends OFF!).
• Direct pathway to full-time regional/local CDL driving assignments.
• Washington State Paid Sick Leave tracking.
• AWG SERVICES ARE ALWAYS 100% FREE TO JOB SEEKERS!

To apply:
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About Longview, WA

Explore exciting job opportunities in the vibrant Longview, Washington area! Nestled at the confluence of the Cowlitz and Columbia Rivers, Longview offers a blend of natural beauty and urban conveniences. With a thriving economy and a close-knit community, this region provides a perfect backdrop for career growth and personal fulfillment. Imagine working in a city where you can indulge in delicious Pacific Northwest cuisine, admire local art at places like the Broadway Gallery, catch a show at the Columbia Theatre, or enjoy outdoor adventures at Lake Sacajawea Park. Join us in Longview, where professional opportunities meet charming small-town vibes - your next career adventure awaits!