Title: Yard Driver

               

Location: Delhi, LA

               

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

               

  GENERAL PURPOSE:
Through the direction of a team leader, Ag Operations Specialist, or fleet coordinator this position is responsible for the operation of tractor “yard dog” to facilitate the delivery of raw materials to the plant and warehouse personnel.    Yard dog drivers are responsible for safe and efficient operation of their trucks and for maintaining all pertinent records and paperwork of trans loaded raw material. 

Job Description

JOB DETAILS

          DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drives “yard dog” 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. 

Provides leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge and skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires two to three years of related experience and/or training.
• A valid (CDL) driver’s license and Medical Card. 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).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires two to three years of related experience and/or training.
• A valid (CDL) driver’s license and Medical Card. 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,