Yard Driver

Kreher Family Farms/ Kreher's Farm Fresh Eggs; Town of Wolcott (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yard Driver at Kreher Family Farms is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of trailers within the facility yard. This role supports shipping and receiving by positioning trailers at dock doors, maintaining yard organization, and ensuring equipment is in safe working condition.

You will back trailers into dock doors, perform basic inspections, and support yard workflows to keep goods moving. CDL is required and prior experience in a warehouse or distribution setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CDL license required.
• Two years of experience in a warehouse, distribution center, logistics yard, or similar environment.
• Experience operating yard trucks or terminal tractors, including backing into dock doors or tight spaces, preferred.
• Experience following safety procedures and conducting basic equipment inspections.

Responsibilities

• Trailer movement between dock doors, storage locations, and maintenance areas using a terminal tractor or yard truck.
• Docking operations: backing into dock spaces and aligning with doors.
• Equipment inspection: routine checks to identify hazards or maintenance needs and report issues.
• Maintain organized yard layout to support efficient shipping and receiving operations.
• Fill in for other CDL A roles, such as egg deliveries or transporting trucks for service.
• Assist with additional tasks, including cleaning trailers, operating forklifts, or fueling yard equipment.

Skills

Yard operations

Trailer handling

Docking procedures

Equipment inspection

Yard truck operation

Forklifts (if required)

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL license

Tools

Terminal tractor

Forklift

Job description

The Yard Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of trailers within the facility yard. This role supports shipping and receiving operations by positioning trailers at dock doors, maintaining yard organization, and ensuring equipment is in safe working condition. The Yard Driver plays a key role in maintaining workflow efficiency and supporting overall logistics operations.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic and tactical work for which this position is accountable

The Yard Driver is responsible for:

• Trailer Movement: Moving trailers between dock doors, storage locations, and maintenance areas using a terminal tractor or yard truck.
• Docking Operations: Safely maneuvering and position trailers into tight dock spaces, including frequent backing in and precise alignment with dock doors.
• Equipment Inspection: Performing routine inspections of trailers and terminal tractors to identify safety hazards, maintenance needs, or mechanical issues. Reporting any problems to maintenance or management promptly.
• Yard Efficiency: Maintaining an organized yard layout to maximize the flow of goods and support efficient shipping and receiving operations.
• Driver Coverage:Filling in for other CDL A roles, such as egg deliveries, transporting trucks for service, or moving equipment between sites.
• Operational Support: Assisting with additional tasks as needed, which may include cleaning empty trailers, operating forklifts, or fueling yard equipment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Capabilities and traits essential to perform satisfactorily

• Knowledge of yard operations, including shipping, receiving, and warehouse logistics.
• Knowledge of safe trailer handling, docking procedures, yard traffic flow, and equipment inspection standards for trailers and terminal tractors.
• Ability to safely operate a yard truck/terminal tractor and maneuver trailers in tight spaces, including precise backing to dock doors.
• Ability to perform routine equipment inspections and identify maintenance or safety issues.
• Ability to maintain an organized yard and prioritize tasks to support efficient shipping and receiving operations.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts (if required).
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment while maintaining situational awareness and following safety procedures.

Education and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
• Two years of experience in a warehouse, distribution center, logistics yard, or similar environment.
• Experience operating yard trucks, terminal tractors, or maneuvering trailers, including backing into dock doors or tight spaces, preferred.
• Experience following safety procedures and conducting basic equipment inspections.
• Previous experience as a yard jockey, hostler driver, CDL driver, or forklift operator, and experience in shipping and receiving or distribution operations preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in an agricultural setting. Employees must be able to:

• Regularly required to stand, drive, climb, bend, twist, crawl, talk, see, hear, andwalk;
• Lift, push, and pull up to 100 pounds (with assistance) on occasion;
• Climb in and out of yard trucks multiple times per shift;
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions;
• Work long hours in a fast-paced environment, which may include weekends and holidays.

Employees will be exposed to:

• All types of weather, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and dust;
• Loud machinery, farm vehicles, and various equipment/tools (PPE may be required);
• Farm and industrial environment - including noise, dust, odors, manure, and varying terrain;
• A dynamic work environment with frequently changing tasks based on project demands;

A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Kreher Farms (“KFF”) is an equal opportunity employer. Kreher Farms prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, creed, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), reproductive health decision making, military status, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction records, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law.