Yard Driver

Niagara Bottling, LLC
United States, Florida, Ocala
2445 Northwest 42nd Street (Show on map)
Sep 24, 2025
At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. Consider applying here, if you want to: Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact. Develop lasting relationships with great people. Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members. Yard Driver Yard Drivers are required to move trailers within the yard and shuttle loads as applicable. This may include hooking air and electric lines, raising and lowering dolly legs, releasing 5th wheel from the king pin, opening and closing trailer doors. Additional dock responsibilities may include loading and pallet handling process; working with the LGVs (Laser Guided Vehicles), shipping, and receiving systems. This includes checking outbound trailers prior to loading, monitoring LGV activity in the warehouse, following SOPs to maintain inventory accuracy, prepping loads for cross country shipments and customer requirements, and all while maintaining a clean, and safe work environment. Essential Functions Maintain accurate logs and all other DOT required paperwork on a daily basis Inspects Trailers Move trailers on Niagara property as instructed by supervisor or leads Maintains radio or telephone contact with supervisor or leads to receive instructions Crank trailer dollies up and down as required Conduct pre and post trip inspections on all equipment daily Report any equipment issues or accidents to your supervisor immediately Open and close trailer doors as required before placing in a loading door Unload finished goods and raw material deliveries utilizing a forklift Monitors Loads Corrects LGV alarms Clears up blocked locations in WMS Manually pulls pallets from production as needed Maintains pallet storage area; offloads pallets from trailers and stage for LGV's to pick up Corrects product spills Operates a forklift Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: 0 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment 0 Years - Experience in Position 0 Years - Experience managing people/projects experience may include a combination of work experience and education Class A CDL license Knowledge of DOT regulations Semi-Tractor/Trailer Experience Preferred Qualifications: 2 Years- Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment 2 Years - Experience working in Position 2 Years - Experience managing people/projects experience may include a combination of work experience and education Competencies This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success: Lead Like an Owner Makes safety the number one priority Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers InnovACT Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances Increases performance through greater efficiency Find a Way Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions Seeks solutions rather than placing blame Empowered to be Great Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunities Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across Communicates effectively to manage expectations Education Minimum Required: High School Diploma Preferred: Associate's Degree Certification/License: Required: N/A Preferred: N/A Foreign Language Required: None Required Preferred: None Required Benefits https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits * Los Angeles County applicants only* Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws. 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