Yard Attendant

Sirna & Sons Produce is a fourth-generation, family-run, wholesale food distributor. In our 81 years of service, we have continually provided premium produce, competitive pricing, and superior service. We are proud to bring you the finest quality products from growers across the nation, around the world, and locally. We’re more than produce, need dairy? We have it! Last-minute catering, no problem. Our in-house produce processing facility, Christine’s Cuts, we got you covered. We distribute our fresh arrivals 6 days a week to restaurants, hotels, country clubs, schools, and institutions throughout Ohio, Central Pennsylvania, and Northern West Virginia. You can count on us to provide nothing less than fresh! Our business, like yours, depends on delivering the very best, and since 1939, Sirna & Sons Produce has been doing just that. Essential Functions: Efficiently and accurately stage trailers/trucks for loading and transport while ensuring proper temperature control Maneuver and back trailers/trucks into loading docks, pre-trip fleet equipment including trailers, straight trucks, tractors, spotter trucks Follow all safety protocols including, performing safety checks to secure fleet Fuels trucks/trailer with diesel and DEF fluid as needed Jump starting trucks when required Check proper refrigeration set points on equipment Work with Transportation/Warehouse Management team to ensure proper equipment is used for routes Maintain regular and satisfactory full-time attendance Perform work outside of normal business hours as needed and required Perform special projects as assigned by the Transportation Manager – Sirna & Sons Produce Competencies, Education, and Experience: Proficiency in operating tractors, trailers and straight trucks safely and efficiently Ability to maneuver vehicles in tight spaces and follow traffic patterns within the yard Understanding of loading and unloading procedures, trailer hookups, and brake systems Proper understanding and operation of refrigeration equipment Must be able to read, write, and speak English to communicate verbally and in writing, bilingual a plus Able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed Ability to follow directions, and willing to learn CDL Class A license is preferred but not required, but must at least have recent verifiable experience of similar duties At least 21 years of age At least 1 year of truck and trailer backing experience No more than 2 preventable accidents in the past 3 years No more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years and proven safe PSP score Proper understanding and operation of refrigeration equipment Schedule: Sunday and Tuesday – Friday (Off on Mondays and Saturdays) Start Time: Between 3:00pm – 5:00pm Shift End Time: 3:00am – 6:00am (Varies) Compensation: $20.00/hour Physical Demands: Stand or sit for long periods of time Kneel and stoop as needed while performing vehicle inspections Benefits: Health & Welfare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Voluntary Life) Paid Time Off Holidays 401(k) with Company Match Weekly Pay Career Advancement Opportunities All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.