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Seaboard Triumph Foods

CDL Shag Driver B

Sioux City, IA · On-site

Shag Driver The shag driver will drive shag truck; pull and back 48 and 53-foot trailers. Essential duties and responsibilities: This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be ...

Wells Enterprise

Shag Driver (Local) - Nights

Le Mars, IA · On-site

$31.56/hr

  • Medical

  • PTO

Records all shag truck and trailer mileage on a scheduled basis. * On occasion, serves as backup to Transport Driver position when needed. Pay: Starting rate of $30.59/hr with pay increases at 3 ...

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A successful Shag Driver should have a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL), strong backing and maneuvering skills, and experience operating yard trucks or terminal tractors. Familiarity with yard management systems and safe handling of cargo or trailers may be required, as well as adherence to OSHA regulations. Good communication, attention to detail, and time management set outstanding drivers apart. These competencies ensure efficient, safe, and timely movement of trailers within distribution centers or freight yards.

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Shag Drivers often work in warehouse, distribution center, or freight yard environments, where shifts can vary based on the needs of the facility—ranging from early mornings to overnight hours. The role mainly involves moving trailers around the yard rather than driving over public roads, and drivers typically work independently while remaining in close communication with dispatch and other warehouse staff. Depending on the employer, there may be opportunities for overtime or weekend shifts, particularly during peak distribution periods. It's a fast-paced job that requires alertness and adaptability to meet daily operational demands.

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CDL Shag Driver B

Seaboard Triumph Foods

Sioux City, IA • On-site

Other

Re-posted 27 days ago

Seaboard Triumph Foods rating

4.2

Company rating: 4.2 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

429th of 438 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Shag Driver

The shag driver will drive shag truck; pull and back 48 and 53-foot trailers.

Essential duties and responsibilities: This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

  • Comply with federal, state, county, city, OSHA and company rules and regulations.
  • Safely operate shag truck both on and off the company property.
  • Maintain required safety and ergonomic processes to insure a safe working environment and meet company goal of an injury free workplace.
  • Drive shag truck; pull and back trailers. Must be able to spot the correct trailers in the correct docks.
  • Use of electronic equipment to perform tasks and communicate with logistics manager.
  • Physically wash out trailers as needed.
  • Maintain a wash and shag report.
  • Set reefer units at proper temperatures.
  • Must be able to follow directions.
  • Assist traffic office as needed.
  • Maintain truck cleanliness and track truck maintenance as needed.
  • Understand and perform inspections of equipment as required by USDOT rules and regulations.
  • Monitor truck parking lot.
  • Communicate issues with vendor trailers that are not working correctly.

Position requirements: The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have class A commercial driver's license (CDL).

Experience: High school diploma preferred but not required.

Language skills: Ability to comprehend and follow instructions. Ability to work in a diverse workforce, maintain effective working relationships with peers and management and follow work instruction.

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Exposed to outside weather and temperatures.

Physical demands: Multiple actions in and out of truck to hook up and unhook trailers. Steps up and down from truck cab. Will occasionally park trucks; pull and lift up to 100 pounds.

Normal work schedule: The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management.

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