Yard Driver (3rd Shift) - Rialto CA

APL Logistics•Rialto, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Driver drives a gasoline- or diesel-powered tractor-trailer combination to move trailers within the yard to and from assigned dock doors and parking slots. The role verifies equipment condition and numbers, seal numbers, and door or slot numbers during trailer moves; reports overages, shortages, and damage; secures cargo and equipment before movement; and maintains trailer movement records in the Warehouse Management System. When trailer movement is not required, the employee may perform Senior Material Handler duties inside the warehouse, bay maintenance, pallet inventory, or warehouse sanitation and housekeeping. The position applies APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) and 5S Lean methods to improve operational efficiency and maintain a safe, clean, orderly facility. Performance is expected to meet and occasionally exceed company standards for warehouse safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, productivity, and customer service.

Requirements

Be at least 24 years of age.
Have at least one year of verifiable experience in a commercial vehicle that required backing to a dock.
Have a valid driver’s license issued in the state of current residence.
Meet driving and criminal conviction record requirements mandated and verified by the APL National Safety Department.
Have two years of experience with forklifts, including sit-down and stand-up forklifts, motorized and non-motorized pallet jacks, clamp, reach, and slip-sheet equipment, and an EV-powered tractor.
Have two years of warehouse or related work experience.
Know inventory control and general warehouse procedures.
Read and comprehend basic instructions and interpret documents such as safety rules and operating and maintenance instructions and procedures.
Write legibly and have basic math skills.
Make decisions about customer acceptance based on past experience and fitness for use.
Demonstrate attention to detail and continuous mental and visual attention.
Have data-entry skills.
Communicate professionally and positively.
Have a solid command of English, both written and verbal.
Demonstrate teamwork, respect, integrity, innovation, and customer focus.

Nice To Haves

Valid Class A or B driver’s license preferred.
Spanish speaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

Secure and move trailers between dock doors and yard parking slots according to the schedule set by the shipping office, lead, and/or supervisor.
Verify trailer condition and markings, as well as seal numbers.
Inspect truck equipment and supplies, including tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water.
Ensure equipment is not driven off company property; arrange for a towing company to transport equipment off-site for repairs that cannot be performed on the property.
Maintain records for hour usage, equipment inspections, maintenance, and trailer movements.
When trailer movements are not required, perform Senior Material Handler duties inside the warehouse, bay maintenance, pallet inventory, or warehouse sanitation and housekeeping.
Apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model to improve processes, proficiency, and efficiency through waste elimination.
Apply 5S Lean methodology to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly facility.
Meet and occasionally exceed company standards for safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, productivity, and customer service.