Yard Driver (Night Shift)

Medline Industries, LP • Katy, TX

17d • $21 - $31

About The Position

MedTrans is Medline's private fleet of professional drivers, delivering medical products to commercial and residential customers. The fleet includes newer road and yard trucks, and operates a network of more than 50 distribution centers nationally.

The Yard Driver operates a yard tractor to shuttle trailers and containers within a company-designated area, maintains required logs and vehicle inspections, and supports shipping operations by positioning trailers, managing yard inventory, and placing packing lists and seals as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of tractor-trailer or commercial driving experience.
• Must be licensed to operate the assigned vehicle.
• Must meet all Federal and State requirements for operating commercial motor vehicles.
• Must have a clean driving record with no serious violations.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds throughout the workday.
• Must be able to work in a warehouse and outdoor environment, including heat, cold, rain, snow, noise, and dust, and use required personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to work in elevated places and tight, small spaces.
• Must be able to work at least 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, and be available for overtime as required within applicable regulations.
• Must have superb driving skills, particularly the ability to back up trailers.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of yard hostler experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate a yard tractor to shuttle trailers and containers as directed in a company-designated area with tight quarters and uneven surfaces.
• Maintain logs in accordance with Federal and State regulations and company needs.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections.
• Ensure safety-related vehicle features and connected equipment function properly while operating.
• Refuel as needed.
• Communicate clearly by phone or radio.
• Complete daily yard inventory of trailers and keep the yard organized.
• Set up the shipping department with empty trailers for load out, and remove loaded trailers and stage them in the yard drop area.
• Place packing lists and seals on trailers as assigned by the shipping coordinator.
• Maintain a clean presentation of the driver and vehicle.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) contributions
• Paid time off
• Continuing education and training
• Employee Assistance Program access for employees working fewer than 30 hours per week
• Employee Resource Groups access for employees working fewer than 30 hours per week
• Employee Service Corp access for employees working fewer than 30 hours per week

What This Job Offers

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