Yard Driver - Days
About The Position
The Yard Driver Team Member is primarily responsible for the timely and efficient movement of trailers upon request from appliance, shipping, receiving, and visitor center operations. The role follows rules for pulling, placing, and securing trailers. Drivers cross-train in receiving, putaway, picking, and shipping products within a distribution center and support visitor center personnel. The role maintains quality through safe, proper product handling and customer-focused distribution. Its activities support the facility in achieving or exceeding key performance indicator metrics. The position works in a distribution or warehouse environment and requires the ability to operate a yard tractor and maneuver trailers ranging from 28 to 53 feet after training. A set schedule may be changed or modified by management to meet facility needs. Availability for different shifts, weekends, and overtime may be required depending on the assigned shift and facility needs.
Requirements
- Strong safety orientation and a proven record of complying with safety requirements.
- Demonstrated track 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 in size from 28 to 53 feet.
- Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds; ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
- Must work in a distribution or warehouse environment with its typical physical and environmental aspects.
- Must work a set schedule that management may change or modify based on facility needs.
- Availability to work mornings, afternoons, nights, or weekends depending on assigned shift, and overtime based on facility needs.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Experience in distribution center operations or previous warehouse experience.
- Experience operating power equipment such as a forklift, reach truck, yard truck, or scrubbing sweeper.
- Experience performing detail-oriented tasks in a fast-paced working environment.
- Experience using spatial reasoning to position product effectively.
- Basic math and reading comprehension skills.
- Basic computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Move trailers promptly and efficiently upon request from appliance, shipping, receiving, and visitor center operations.
- Follow rules for pulling, placing, and securing trailers.
- Cross-train in receiving, putaway, picking, and shipping products within a distribution center.
- Support visitor center personnel.
- Handle products properly and safely to maintain quality and provide customer-focused distribution.
- Contribute to facility key performance indicator goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
