Yard Driver - Weekends

Holman Logistics•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Yard Driver operates a yard tractor to move and stage trailers, coordinate trailer flow with warehouse operations, and support safe, accurate yard and dock activity. The role includes communicating with incoming carriers and operations management, completing inspections and paperwork, maintaining equipment and yard cleanliness, and assisting with warehouse functions when necessary. The position is scheduled for Saturday from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Compensation is $22.66 plus a $1 shift differential.

Requirements

One to two years of related experience in a warehouse environment.
Basic scanner technology skills.
Valid state driver’s license.
Ability to work the required schedule and arrive on time.
Ability and willingness to work voluntary or mandatory overtime required during busy seasons.
Ability to communicate courteously and professionally, understand and follow verbal and written instructions, and read and write simple sentences.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to read and interpret receivers, invoices, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, coworkers, and management.
Ability to meet or exceed production guidelines and work independently without interruptions.
Ability to complete, count, document, scan, and verify paperwork and units accurately according to established guidelines.
Ability to inspect the condition and quality of products received and shipped.
Ability to follow systematic methods, direct others, and delegate tasks.
Ability to accept responsibility for actions, work accurately and thoroughly, adapt to workplace changes, work independently with minimal supervision, and identify and correct safety conditions.
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely remove loaded trailers from docks and stage empty trailers by priority at the appropriate doors using a yard tractor.
Coordinate with the warehouse team to manage the trailer pool according to the dock schedule.
Greet incoming carriers, provide direction, and assign docks.
Conduct frequent yard checks and monitor and communicate trailer-pool status.
Ensure the accuracy of bills of lading paperwork and trailer seals.
Enforce yard safety guidelines with carriers and provide yard-safety suggestions.
Pre-trip and inspect trailers to meet DOT compliance standards.
Complete pre- and post-trip tractor checklists and keep equipment clean.
Position trailers on docks using a yard switcher tractor.
Switch trailers as needed during the daily sort.
Hook up trailer sets for line hauls leaving the facility.
Communicate trailer moves and trailer numbers clearly to operations management.
Maintain yard cleanliness.
Maintain forklift certification and assist with warehouse functions when necessary.
Follow Company Safety Program policies and procedures and applicable safety and security standards.
Attend scheduled shifts reliably and perform other duties as assigned or needed by the General Manager or customer.