Yard Driver

Yard Driver

At Kenco Logistics, you're more than just a team member you're part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers.

Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward one shipment at a time.

• Safely backs various size trailers into assigned dock / yard spaces, engages dock locks, and / or chocks, and deploys trailer stands for all trailers spotted to the dock.
• Parks and organizes trailers on the warehouse yard.
• Mount and dismount the yard spotter frequently and slide trailer tandems alone
• Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on yard tractor and fill out DVIR's
• Utilizes YMS (or applicable tools) to make inbound and outbound trailer movements.
• Assists the refueling of yard tractors
• Operate forklift to move shipments between trailer movements.
• Coordinates with office clerk on trailer movements. Prioritizes movements to ensure no downtime for warehouse associates.
• Required to follow company policy, participate in required trainings and keep truck clean.
• Completes all system and manual reports / log accurately and timely.
• Operates all equipment in a safe manner, observing all traffic regulations.
• Accountable for all assigned tools and equipment.
• Reports any unsafe conditions, injury or damage to management
• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Minimum of 1 year of verifiable spotting experience.
• Minimum of six months related experience or training in a distribution environment.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Must pass company physical, drug screen and background check.
• Willing to work in inclement weather, if necessary.
• No accidents and no more than two minor moving violations for the last three years.

• Action Oriented Taking on new opportunities and touch challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Optimize Work Processes Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational Adaptability Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

• No Travel Requirements

• The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The approximate pay range for this job is :

$20.89 - $31.36

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars : be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company. Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by law.