Yard Driver (2nd Shift) - Shepherdsville KY
About The Position
The Yard Driver drives a gasoline- or diesel-powered tractor-trailer combination to move trailers between assigned dock doors and yard parking slots. The role verifies equipment condition, equipment, seal, door, and slot numbers; reports overages, shortages, and damage; secures cargo and equipment before moving trailers; and maintains trailer movement records in the Warehouse Management System. When trailer movements are 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) Model and 5S Lean methodology, and 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 commercial vehicle experience that required backing to a dock.
- Hold a valid driver's license issued in the state of current residence.
- Meet driving and criminal conviction record requirements as mandated and verified by the APL National Safety Department.
- Have two years of forklift experience, including sit-down and stand-up forklifts, motorized and non-motorized pallet jacks, clamp, reach, slip sheet, and EV-powered tractor equipment.
- Have two years of warehouse or related work experience.
- Have knowledge of inventory control and general warehouse procedures.
- Be able to read and comprehend basic instructions and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
- Be able to write legibly and have basic math skills.
- Be able to make customer-acceptance decisions based on past experience and fitness for use.
- Have attention to detail and the ability to sustain mental and visual attention.
- Have data-entry skills.
- Be able to communicate professionally and positively.
- Have a solid command of written and spoken English.
Nice To Haves
- Valid Class A or B driver's license.
- Spanish-speaking ability.
- Teamwork, commitment to collaboration, respect, integrity, innovation, and customer focus.
Responsibilities
- Secure and move trailers between dock doors and yard parking slots according to schedules set by the shipping office, lead, and/or supervisor.
- Verify the condition and markings of trailers, including seal numbers.
- Inspect truck equipment and supplies, including tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water.
- Ensure equipment is not driven off company property; off-site repairs must be handled by a towing company.
- Maintain records of hour usage, equipment inspections, maintenance, and trailer movements.
- When trailer movement is not required, perform Senior Material Handler duties, bay maintenance, pallet inventory, or warehouse sanitation and housekeeping.
- Apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model to improve operational efficiency and eliminate waste.
- 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.
Benefits
- Vacation
- 6 days of sick time
- 8 paid holidays
- 1 paid personal holiday
- Company Bonus Plan
- 401(K) SAVE Plan
- Annual Fixed Contribution
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Voluntary benefits
- Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity benefits
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
