1st Shift Yard Truck and Tipper Truck Operator $18.50-$22 Per Hour

3200 64th Ave, Cedar Rapids IA

Description

Job Summary: Our ideal candidate has experience handling the dropping and hooking of trailers, maneuvering 53’ trailers forwards and backwards within the confines of the facility’s yard and maintaining inventories of full and empty trailers. Candidate is also able to operate a semi-tractor with a tipper unit to unload end dump bulk trailers. Work Schedule: • These are generally 8-hour shifts 5am-1:30pm. Hours of operation are 5am to 5pm. Must be able to work a flexible schedule within hours of operation. • You must be available for overtime and working weekends and holidays on occasion. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Perform all tasks in a safe manner in compliance with safety programs and procedures. • Continually mount and dismount the equipment being operated. • Requires sure footing and balance due to the potential of a slick environment. • Perform routine preventative maintenance and maintain cleanliness of equipment. • Routine rinsing and lining of trailer equipment. • Previous experience with operating tractor trailer equipment is required. • Ability to operate a manual transmission is required. • Valid Class A CDL and DOT physical card a plus, but not required. • Operate a forklift, skid loader, and miscellaneous equipment as needed to complete duties. • Maintain your work areas and facilities properly. • Situational awareness is a must do when working around heavy equipment and machinery (good vision and hearing) Compensation and Benefits: We offer a generous benefits package including: • 401(k) plan with company match • Health Insurance • Dental and Vision insurance available • Flexible Spending Accounts • Paid Vacation and Holidays Required Education and Experience: • High school diploma or GED degree or related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. • You must have reliable transportation to be available for your scheduled work hours. Physical Demands and Requirements: This job can be physically strenuous from time to time. You will be expected to be able to work in tight and or confined spaces, walk, climb, bend, kneel, lift, grip, grasp, push and pull various tools and equipment. You will need the ability to frequently lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally more. This job will require the ability to ascend/descend ladders and work at varying heights from time to time. Majority of the shift is spent on one’s feet moving in and around the work area. Conditions reflect the current season in and around the plant. Must be comfortable with a drug screen and background check. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $18.50 to $22.00 /hour – Commensurate on Experience Experience: • Yard Truck/Trailer Experience: 1 years (Preferred) • Class A CDL Experience: 1 years (Preferred) • Forklift/Skid loader: 1 year (Preferred) For more information about the position call Patti Walhood at 319-462-6161 ext. 537