Yard Driver

Job Overview

Position
:
Yard Driver

Department
:
Shipping & Receiving

Reports To
:
Department Manager

Full Time Employment

• 1st Shift: Monday – Thursday, 5:30 am – 4:00 pm
• 3rd Shift: Friday – Sunday, 5:00 am – 5:30 pm
• 4th Shift: Sunday – Tuesday, 5:00 pm – 5:30 am
• 5th Shift: Wednesday – Friday, 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm

• Perform trailer switches under the direction of the department manager and team leaders; most switches are urgent and critical.
• Conduct daily inspections of yard equipment, report defects, and ensure units are maintained safely.
• Execute general warehouse duties, including loading and unloading of trailers and operating forklift-type equipment as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing job duties and departmental needs.
• Proficiency in backing 48‑ and 53‑foot trailers.
• Acceptable driving record (MVR) required.

• Ability to move distances and lift up to 70 pounds.
• Capability to climb, step, push, pull, and carry objects within the stated limits.
• Driving and operating forklift/truck equipment as required.

• Reading: simple and complex text comprehension.
• Writing: simple to complex written communication.
• Basic math skills, judgment, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Clerical tasks such as sorting and basic data entry.

• Shift work, including night and weekend shifts.
• Outdoor and indoor conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, and noise.
• Use of machinery and hazardous materials; work with others occasionally.
• Physical contact with others and access to high places and mechanical equipment.

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with company match and annual increases.
• Discounted stock purchase plan, primary caregiver, and parental leave.
• Daily pay and employee assistance program.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.