• CDL Yard Driver

    Lactalis American Group Inc. (Buffalo, NY)


    CDL Yard Driver

     

    Buffalo, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2375+South+Park+Avenue+Buffalo+NY+USA+14220) • Distribution Center

     

    Job Type

     

    Part-time

    Description

    Looking for a job that can grow into a lifelong career?

     

    At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, we’ll provide the tools and support you need to succeed.

     

    Lactalis is the world leader in dairy—a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Every day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day.

     

    In the US, we offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with sour cream and a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

     

    At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We’re building a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

     

    Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us make an impact.

     

    From your PASSION to ours

    Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring for a:

    CDL Yard Driver based in Buffalo New York.

     

    + Work schedule is part-time (2-3 days/week minimum) and subject to flex to full-time depending on business needs/seasonality.

     

    Summary: The role of the Yard Driver is responsible for facilitating the day-to-day activities of yard operations in order to provide a safe and effective way of transporting Lactalis products to and from our distribution centers.

     

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

     

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

     

    1. Conduct movement of trailers in yard and to off-site storage local locations.

    2. Maintain adherence to all safety programs

    3. Support the truck maintenance schedule

    4. Perform and log yard tasks using the yard management system and in-cab tablets

    5. Support required yard audits to ensure that equipment is functioning properly and that product temperatures are maintained

    6. Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and wellbeing of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company’s overall performance and success.

    7. Travel and/or extended or off work hours may be required.

    8. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

    9. To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone, and/or allowance(s) may be provided.

    10. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

    Requirements

    From your STORY to ours.

    Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

    Education & Experience:

    From your EXPERTISE to ours

     

    Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Key responsibilities for this position include:

    • High school diploma or equivalent required

    • Minimum 2 years of verifiable experience in transportation and/or commercial driving (previous yard experience preferred)

    • CDL-A license required

    • Clean MVR (driving record) and ability to complete pre-hire DOT drug screening & DOT physical

     

    At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

     

    Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

    Salary Description

    $27.00 - $29.00