Job Description
Job Description
The Yard Driver is responsible for safe and efficient movement of trailers in the yard. May also be required to operate a forklift to move products or shipments.
Functions
- 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.
- Assist 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 down time 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
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