Yard Driver, 2nd shift - Temple, TX

Job Description

Job Description

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 join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

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
  
  

Join a team that prioritizes safety, quality, continuous improvement, and employee well-being!

CHEP is seeking a motivated Yard Driver to support our 2nd shift operations in Temple, TX. In this role, you’ll play a key part in keeping our logistics moving smoothly by managing trailer positioning and ensuring compliance with all safety standards.

What We Offer:

• $22/hour + $.75 differential for working 2nd shift

• 2nd Shift: 4:30pm-1:00am, Monday-Friday

• Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit

• Full benefits from Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• Low-cost benefit plans (Medical 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 4%)

• Accrued Paid Time Off available for use after 90-days of employment

• Tuition reimbursement, wellness incentives, 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 license

• 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.

LANGUAGES

English - required

Remote Type

Not Remote

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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