INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY – Yard Hostler, 2nd Shift

Lakeshore Learning Materials; Midway (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation based on skills

Paid leave for new parents

Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company contribution

Generous employee discount

Casual dress

Job summary

Lakeshore Learning Materials is seeking a full-time Yard Hostler for the second shift at our Distribution Center in Midway, Kentucky. The Yard Hostler is responsible for safely staging trailers at assigned loading/unloading doors and ensuring good communication with supervision. Qualified candidates must have a proven ability to maneuver trailers, maintain good attendance, and pass safety training. We offer competitive compensation, paid parental leave, and excellent health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Must have no history of revocations for unsatisfactory driving.
• Ability to pass DOT Drug and Alcohol screening.
• Must be able to pass Lakeshore safety training.

Responsibilities

• Staging trailers to their assigned loading/unloading doors.
• Maintaining communication with supervision throughout the shift.
• Cleaning and sweeping trailers as needed/instructed.

Skills

Proven ability to maneuver trailers

Good attendance and adherence to work schedule

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Yard Hostler, 2nd Shift to join our team. This is a full-time Yard Hostler/Spotter position at our Midway, Kentucky Distribution Center, located just 15‑20 minutes outside of Lexington. Yard Hostlers/Spotters are responsible for the safe placement of assigned trailers to their assigned doors and staging areas.

Internal candidates only. External candidates who apply will not be considered for this role.

A day in the office looks like this

• Staging trailers to their assigned loading/unloading doors
• Cleaning and sweeping trailers as needed/instructed
• Maintaining communication with supervision throughout the shift
• Communicating all truck issues observed to supervision
• Conforming to all safety rules and using all appropriate safety equipment

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Proven ability to maneuver trailers (turning radius/backing/docking)
• No history of revocations for unsatisfactory driving
• Must be able to pass the Lakeshore safety training
• Good attendance and adherence to work schedule
• Ability to pass DOT Drug and Alcohol screening

Additional Information

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience, and bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress—and we really mean it

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