Yard Driver

Crate & Barrel; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate & Barrel is seeking a dependable Yard Driver to support our distribution center operations. You will move trailers to and from dock doors, log movements, and assist with pallet handling while maintaining clean, safe yard conditions.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to loss prevention and safety guidelines. Training on current systems and equipment will be provided as part of ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Attention to detail
• Possess a complete understanding of training and communication resources relevant to the position
• Maintains an awareness of loss prevention, security and safety following the guidelines as outlined in the Company Code of Conduct and Associate Policy manuals
• Basic English Language proficiency preferred

Responsibilities

• Operates CMVs on non-public roads or in truck yards to move trailers to/from dock and parking locations
• Maintains the accuracy and integrity of the trailer yard through meticulous attention to detail and daily yard audits
• Operates a spotter truck, moving trailers between trailer yard and dock doors, and logging all trailer moves to maintain accurate yard inventory
• Communicates equipment issues with the warehouse management team
• Moves pallets, wrap skids and unloads and loads trailers as needed
• Cleans up and disposes boxes, packing material, and pallets, as well as general housekeeping of facility and specific product line areas
• Rotates through different departments, as necessary, to meet the demands of the business
• Participates in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position
• Performs all job tasks assigned by the leadership staff to achieve and maintain daily productivity and quality goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Training resources understanding

Loss prevention awareness

Basic English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsible for moving trailers to different dock doors and locations within the Distribution Center yard.

A day in the life as a Yard Driver...

• Operates Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) on non-public roads or in truck yards to move trailers to/from dock and parking locations
• Maintains the accuracy and integrity of the trailer yard through meticulous attention to detail and daily yard audits
• Operates a spotter truck, moving trailers between trailer yard and dock doors, and logging all trailer moves to maintain accurate yard inventory
• Communicates equipment issues with the warehouse management team
• Moves pallets, wrap skids and unloads and loads trailers as needed
• Cleans up and disposes boxes, packing material, and pallets, as well as general housekeeping of facility and specific product line areas
• Rotates through different departments, as necessary, to meet the demands of the business
• Participates in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position
• Performs all job tasks assigned by the leadership staff to achieve and maintain daily productivity and quality goals.

What You'll Bring To The Table

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Attention to detail
• Possess a complete understanding of training and communication resources relevant to the position
• Maintains an awareness of loss prevention, security and safety following the guidelines as outlined in the Company Code of Conduct and Associate Policy manuals
• Basic English Language proficiency preferred

We’d love to hear from you if you have...

• No experience required
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred