Yard Driver Days - 4 Day Shift

Lowe's Home Centers • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

The Yard Driver Team Member is primarily responsible for timely and efficient movement of trailers upon request from appliance, shipping, receiving, and visitor center teams, following all rules for pulling, placing, and securing trailers. Drivers cross-train in receiving, putting away, picking, and shipping product within a distribution center and support visitor center personnel. The role helps maintain quality through safe, proper product handling and customer-focused distribution, contributing to facility key performance indicators.

The position requires working a set schedule that management may change based on facility needs. Availability may be required for morning, afternoon, or night shifts, weekends, and overtime, depending on the assigned shift and facility needs. Work takes place in a distribution or warehouse environment, potentially both indoors and outdoors and in varying climates and noise conditions. With training, the driver safely operates a yard tractor and maneuvers trailers from 28 to 53 feet. The role requires lifting at least 40 pounds, with lifting up to 70 pounds; team lifts and powered equipment are used as appropriate and in accordance with guidelines.

The pay range is $20.20–$24.90 per hour. Starting pay may vary based on factors including position, location, education, training, and experience. Benefits are available to eligible associates.

Requirements

• Strong safety orientation and a proven record of complying with safety requirements.
• Demonstrated record of consistent and reliable on-the-job contribution.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision or as part of a team.
• Ability, with training, to safely operate a yard tractor and maneuver trailers ranging from 28 to 53 feet.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds; ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to work a set schedule that may be changed by management based on facility needs.
• Availability for morning, afternoon, or night shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in distribution center operations or warehouse work.
• Experience operating powered equipment, such as a forklift, reach truck, yard truck, or scrubbing sweeper.
• Experience performing detail-oriented tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• Experience using spatial reasoning to position product effectively.
• Basic math and reading comprehension skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers efficiently and on time at the request of appliance, shipping, receiving, and visitor center teams.
• Follow rules for pulling, placing, and securing trailers.
• Cross-train in receiving, putting away, picking, and shipping product within a distribution center.
• Support visitor center personnel.
• Handle products safely and properly while providing customer-focused distribution.
• Contribute to facility key performance indicator goals.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick, and volunteer time, based on role, tenure, and locality
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 401(k) retirement account with company match
• Employee Assistance Program with concierge and work/life services and no-cost counseling
• Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
• Maternity and parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee discount and broad discount platform
• Annual bonuses, based on eligibility
• Employee stock purchase plan, based on eligibility
• Deferred compensation plan, based on eligibility
• Grant awards, based on eligibility
• Learning and development opportunities
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed