Yard Jockey

ABOUT UDA:

UDA is a local, family-owned, dairy cooperative committed to serve the needs of our members, community, and customers by providing high quality milk and dairy products. As the only milk marketing co-op in the state, UDA oversees the production, processing, and marketing of Arizona’s finest milk products from farm to Retail in 48 hours or less. From sweet cream and butter to non-fat dry milk, UDA provides milk products to manufactures and supermarket chains throughout the Grand Canyon State.

Our motto at UDA is “Better Together.” The dairy industry’s success isn’t built on one dairy or brand, it’s built on the community as a whole - this includes our amazing employees. When you join UDA, you’re not just joining a business, you’re joining a family. Since 1960 UDA has been headquartered, operated, and managed in Arizona. We strive to provide our employees with rewarding career opportunities aimed at long-term stability, growth, and advancement. We put our heart and soul into our products and value our team who show up, every day and do the work.

Pay: $26.65

JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The CDL Yard Driver will play a vital role in coordinating deliveries and pickups between UDA facilities, customers, and partner farms. The CDL Yard Driver will operate a diesel-powered tractor trailer combination to transport and deliver liquid products in a timely and safe manner, to ensure product quality and freshness.

CDL YARD DRIVER PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Conduct pre and post inspections on tractors and trailers Manage inbound and outbound freighters and direct to docs and bays

• Record and report out of spec deliveries and unscheduled loads

• First point of contact for customer demand changes and communicate to all stakeholders

• Respond to calls and texts from all customers and contractors

• Ability to check emails and complete online learnings and trainings

• Accurate written documentation of all required paperwork.  

• Communicate with Transportation Foreman and Supervision.

• Audit equipment for food safety and quality standards, resolving and/or reporting compliance issues immediately.

• Take direction from the shift Yard Foreman

  *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CDL DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills & Abilities: 

• Ability to drive diesel powered tractor with different trailer types including reefers, dry vans, tankers, and quad axle tankers  

• Must be able to work a variable shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays with semi-annual shift bids 

• Ability to use electronic driver vehicle inspection software 

• Requires ability to read, hear, speak, and comprehend and carry out verbal and written instructions 

• Ability to participate and adhere to all practices, policies, pay rates, and membership dues of a labor union 

• CDL Class A with Tanker endorsements  

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience with Class A CDL and Tanker endorsement 

Education/Certifications: 

• High School Diploma or Educational Equivalent 

• Truck Driving School certificate 

• Must have clean driving record  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires the ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle for multiple hours at a time
• Requires ability to walk and stand
• Requires ability to stoop, bend, reach, lift and carry items up to 55lbs
• Requires the ability to climb ladders and stairs of various heights occasionally
• Requires the ability to push and pull large items up to 150lbs frequently
• Requires the ability to safely operate equipment
• Requires ability to visually observe the condition of surroundings
• Requires ability to work in varying extreme hot, cold, and wet temperatures and conditions
• Requires the ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals
• Requires ability to hear and speak, occasionally in high time weighted average environments with elevated decibel readings (using appropriate hearing protection)
• Requires the ability to safely operate a forklift occasionally 

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• washed & pressed uniforms provided

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list; employees may be subject to additional, or altered, tasks and the scope of the role may change as necessitated by business demands. UDA will not consider any application submissions from unauthorized third-parties, consulting, or external staffing firms and will not be held subject, or liable, to any terms, fees, or penalties associated with a submission.

UDA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.