We know that searching for your next opportunity is exhausting and that at times, you aren’t sure if you’d be a good fit. We don’t want these to get in the way of meeting you, so apply anyway – we’d love to hear from you!
What we’re looking for
- Yard Driver | PLA Supply Chain Services
About the Division
PLA Supply Chain Services, a member of the PLA Family of Companies, is a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain services, revolutionizing the way businesses manage their supply chains. With our expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, we ensure efficient and seamless operations from start to finish.
Schedule: Sunday -Wednesday 3:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Role overview & responsibilities
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Yard Driver is responsible for operating company owned or leased trucks to facilitate the transporting of product and material on site.
- Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
- Ensure that all trailers are chocked before disengaging from the truck.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, and customers.
- Responsible for ensuring that all doors are fastened before backing into the dock door and all doors are closed after leaving the dock.
- Perform daily yard checks.
- Ensure that trailer yard is kept neat and orderly.
- Perform required user inspection and provide required reports and PM work to Supervisor.
- Ensure, operate, and maintain equipment in a safe manner at all times.
- Assist as a forklift driver or sorter when in down time or as production needs require.
- Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.
What you'll need
- At least 1 year of experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must be at least 25 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
The Benefits
- Health, dental, & vision insurance
- Multiple voluntary insurance options
- Vacation & sick days
- 401(k) with company match
- Much, much more!
Our story…so far
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, PLA is a national supply chain solutions provider offering Pallet Management Services, 3PL Services, Reverse Logistics Services, and Freight Brokerage & Transportation Management Services, handling over 115 million pallets per year for over 1,500 customers. Now one of the largest pallet manufacturing and recycling companies in the United States, PLA has over 76 facilities, employing upwards of 3500 employees across 23 states, and is still looking for opportunities for growth, both organically and through acquisition.
PLA and its Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request by contacting [email protected]. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Trucking Driver Type:
Trucking Route:
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked for Propak before?
Experience:
- Yard Driver: 1 year (Preferred)
- Backing Trailers in and out of docks: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
