Shag Driver

Position Overview

The Shag driver is a valued team member who operates trucks with trailers for transportation of agricultural materials and merchandise on and off the Albaugh campus.  Valid CDL license required.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Valid CDL license required.
• Responsible for moving trailers within the plant premises.
• Position trailers so they are correctly positioned for loading and unloading to improve efficiency.
• Role requires strong driving skills, coordination and awareness of safety procedures.
• Work within a confined area.
• Follow all safety regulations for the individual as well as other employees,
• Perform routine checks on shag trucks.
• Safely move freight within plant yard.
• Ensure trailers are positioned correctly for loading and unloading, which is crucial for the smooth operation of the facility.
• Maintaining DOT Federal and State qualifications and regulations while moving transport equipment between buildings.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections on shag trucks to ensure safe working order.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve operational goals.
• Always ensuring the complete physical safety of oneself and one’s co-workers without exception.
• Shows up on time, reliably completes tasks by the deadline, and adapts to changes in deadlines and priorities with minimal supervision.
• Works well with others to meet team goals and adjust to significant changes.
• Active, physical role that includes operating a forklift.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 18 years or older

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) 

• HAZ-MAT licensure (or ability to attain) - additional endorsements may also be required
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions, and perform basic math.
• Previous experience with the operation of fork trucks or other heavy machinery preferred.
• Preferred Six months of commercial driving experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Six months of commercial driving experience (CDL)
• Experience working in a warehouse environment (e.g., product storage, product staging, forklifts, etc)
• Driving a forklift (e.g., performing basic operations such as driving forwards, driving backwards, maneuvering in tight areas without damaging product, etc.)
• Working with racking systems and loading/unloading pallets (e.g., pulling and placing pallets on/off vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically, etc.

The Perks

Benefit package discussed at interviews.