Yard Driver

This job is for Yard Driver Operations. Yard driver weighs in and out trucks and completes needed paper for each load. Yard driver also keeps plant supplied with raw. This is a rotating shift position. Shifts are 8a-8p and 8p-8a, and work every other weekend. Yard driver's work a 2 on 3 off, 3 on 2 off schedule. Others duties include cleaning of trailers and yard driver as will as communications with outside carries to get them ready for processing.

• Drives “yard driver” tractor-trailer combination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations.
• Maneuvers truck into loading or unloading position, following signals from loading crew as needed. Connecting and disconnecting up 65 times per 12-hour shift.
• Inspects truck before shifts and submits report indicating truck condition.
• Loads or unloads, or assists in loading and unloading truck at Lockwood.
• Services and maintains truck with oil, fuel, and radiator fluid.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.  Reports all unsafe activities to supervisor.
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Must perform daily risk review safety engagement activities.
• May be required to train other employees as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.
• Knowledge of scale system for weighing loads in and out.
• Must be able to work in the heat and cold. 

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Requires two to three years of related experience and/or training.
• A valid (CDL) driver’s license. Must be able to pass Lamb Weston’s vehicle driving test, background check and drug screen.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in the operation of truck equipment, including its design, uses, emergency repair, and maintenance.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and determines when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

• Ability to complete assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Some basic computer skills (for printing tickets at scale shack).

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive.  Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts

• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program

• Paid Time Off

• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance

• Family-Friendly Employee events

• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.