Yard Driver

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.  

What does that mean for you? You’ll be at the frontline of CHEP in a busy, demanding job. Our supply chain team isn’t part of our business. It’s the heart of our business. And you can be the power behind it. We connect 300,000 supply chains for some of the world’s biggest and best-loved brands.  

You’ll learn new ways of working, with automation and new technology that’ll help you get the job done – and work smarter. Your safety is our number one priority. The team will welcome and respect you for who you are and will support you throughout your journey of growth and accomplishment. In return, we want you to be hands-on, roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities May Include:

Trailer Movement & Yard Maintenance

• Safely operate spotter trucks to move trailers to and from dock doors, loading areas, and storage locations within the yard, hooking and unhooking trailers
• Keep the yard clean and organized, ensuring that trailers are parked in designated areas and that there is a clear path for movement

Safety Compliance & Inspection ·

• Follow all CHEP and regulatory safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to traffic laws within the yard.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of yard trucks and trailers to ensure they are in safe operating condition, reporting any defects or maintenance needs.

Documentation & Coordination

• Maintain accurate records of trailer movements, including the location, time, and any issues encountered.
• Communicate effectively with warehouse staff, loaders, and Shipping and receiving clerks to ensure trailers are in the correct locations at the right times

Other Duties as Assigned

• Perform additional tasks as directed by management.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 78lbs 
• Push/Pull items with a maximum force of 34 lbs/feet
  
   

Qualifications

• If you have warehouse experience, a strong work ethic and the ability to sweat through 8-hours of fast-paced shift, a Yard Driver position with CHEP could be a great fit!
• Candidates will have at least six months of yard driver experience in a vehicle of similar size and weight
• Proficiency in backing trailers into dock doors and parking slips

Responsibilities

• As a Yard Driver you will assist operations in an active trailer yard, performing a variety of duties including operating a spotter truck
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the trailer yard through daily yard audits

More job highlights

Job description

Warehouse Driver job at CHEP. Wilmington, MA.

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goo ds more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll be at the frontline of CHEP in a busy, demanding job. Our supply chain team isn’t part of our business. It’s the heart of our business. And you can be the power behind it. We connect 300,000 supply chains for some of the world’s biggest and best-loved brands.

You’ll learn new ways of working, with automation and new technology that’ll help you get the job done – and work smarter. Your safety is our number one priority. The team will welcome and respect you for who you are and will support you throughout your journey of growth and accomplishment. In return, we want you to be hands-on, roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.

Job Description

We are seeking a Yard Driver to join our Wilmington, MA team. If you have warehouse experience, a strong work ethic and the ability to sweat through 8-hours of fast-paced shift, a Yard Driver position with CHEP could be a great fit!

Benefits:
• 1st shift 6AM-2:30PM - Monday through Friday
• Full benefits available on Day ! (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Low-cost benefit plans (Medical starting under $8/week, Dental under $2/week)
• FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability and life insurance!!
• FREE company-provided PPE and safety equipment
• 401k with company match (up to 5%)
• Accrued Paid Time Off available for use after 90-days of employment
• Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and MORE!

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• As a Yard Driver you will assist operations in an active trailer yard, performing a variety of duties including operating a spotter truck. Candidates will have at least six months of yard driver experience in a vehicle of similar size and weight. Proficiency in backing trailers into dock doors and parking slips. Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the trailer yard through daily yard audits.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver’s
• Climb in and out of the spotter truck numerous times per day, hooking and unhooking trailers

PREFERRED SKILLS
• Commercial driving experience

OTHER DUTIES

Please note other duties can be assigned based on the needs of the business.

Skills to succeed in the role

Accountability, Active Listening, Computer Literacy, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Interpersonal, Managerial Confidence, Mathematic Literacy, Time Management, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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