Yard Truck Driver - Nights
About The Position
The Yard Driver Team Member is primarily responsible for the timely and efficient movement of trailers upon request of appliance, shipping, receiving, and visitor center following all rules concerning pulling, placement and securing of trailers. Drivers will cross train receiving, putting away, picking and shipping product within a distribution center and support the visitor center personnel. This role is responsible for maintaining quality by properly and safely handling the product, using customer focused distribution. The activities performed by this role are instrumental in a facility achieving or exceeding key performance indicator metrics.
Requirements
- Required to work a set schedule that may be changed/modified by management based on the needs of the facility.
- Requires availability to work morning, afternoon, nights, or weekends depending upon assigned shift and overtime based on the needs of the facility.
- Must work in a distribution/warehouse environment with the physical and environmental aspects typically associated with such environment.
- Ability, with training, to safely operate yard tractor and maneuvering trailers ranging in size from 28’ to 53’
- Minimally must be able to lift 40 pounds; ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
- Strong safety orientation and 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 with a team
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Experience in distribution center operations or previous warehouse experience
- Experience operating power equipment (e.g., forklift, reach truck, yard truck , 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
- Bilingual, Military, and Veteran applicants are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Timely and efficient movement of trailers upon request of appliance, shipping, receiving, and visitor center following all rules concerning pulling, placement and securing of trailers.
- Cross-train in receiving, putting away, picking and shipping product within a distribution center.
- Support visitor center personnel.
- Maintain quality by properly and safely handling the product, using customer focused distribution.
- Contribute to facility achieving or exceeding key performance indicator metrics.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- Life and Disability insurance
- Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- 401(k) Retirement account with company match
- Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services and no-cost counseling for all kinds of needs
- Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
- Business Travel Accident insurance
- Maternity and Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Lowe's Associate Discount and broad discount platform
- Annual bonuses
- Enrollment in Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Deferred compensation plan
- Grant awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
