Backup Yard Driver

Bluegrass Stream; Jackson Center (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Stream LLC is seeking a yard driver responsible for moving trailers and supporting yard operations at a plastics manufacturing facility. You will operate yard trucks to spot trailers, coordinate with internal teams, and maintain accurate inventories.

Responsibilities include pre-trip/post-trip inspections, adherence to safety procedures, and providing backup coverage to ensure continuous operations.

Qualifications

• Valid commercial driver/yards driving credentials as required.
• Proven experience driving yard trucks and safely maneuvering trailers.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to comply with site traffic rules.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to complete inspections and inventory accurately.
• Good communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Operate yard trucks to spot trailers at docks and reposition equipment.
• Coordinate trailer movement with internal teams to support production and shipping.
• Maintain accurate yard inventories and trailer/equipment status.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report issues promptly.
• Follow safety, traffic, and facility procedures to ensure safe yard operations.
• Provide backup coverage to primary yard drivers to maintain continuous operations.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Communication

Inspection skills

Tools

Yard trucks operation

Job description

responsible for safely moving trailers and supporting efficient yard operations at a plastics manufacturing facility.

Key Duties

• Operate yard trucks to spot trailers at docks and reposition equipment as needed.
• Support production and shipping needs by coordinating trailer movement with internal teams.
• Maintain accurate yard inventories and trailer/equipment status.
• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report issues promptly.
• Follow all safety, traffic, and facility procedures to ensure safe yard operations.
• Partner with shipping, receiving, and production teams to ensure smooth logistics flow.
• Provide coverage as backup to primary yard drivers to maintain continuous operations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Valid commercial driver/yards driving credentials as required.
• Proven experience driving yard trucks and safely maneuvering trailers.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to comply with site traffic rules.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to complete inspections and inventory accurately.
• Good communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with multiple departments.