Yard Driver (Non-CDL) – Trailer & Forklift Operator

KTS Kenco Transportation Services, LLC; Town of Chester (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Competitive wages

Job summary

Kenco is hiring a Yard Driver in the United States. The role focuses on safe and efficient trailer movement in the yard and may involve operating a forklift to reposition products.

You will back trailers into docks, manage yard organization, perform DVIRs, and coordinate with office staff to ensure smooth workflow. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of verifiable spotting experience, a valid driver's license, and a readiness to work in various weather conditions, with forklift experience

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 DVIRs.
• Utilizes YMS (or applicable tools) to make inbound and outbound trailer movements.
• Assists the refueling of yard tractors.
• Operates forklift to move shipments between trailer movements.
• Coordinates with office clerk on trailer movements.
• Prioritizes movements to ensure no downtime 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.

Skills

Driver's license

Spotting experience

Distribution experience

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Kenco is hiring a Yard Driver in the United States. The role focuses on safe and efficient trailer movement in the yard and may involve operating a forklift to reposition products.

You will back trailers into docks, manage yard organization, perform DVIRs, and coordinate with office staff to ensure smooth workflow. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of verifiable spotting experience, a valid driver's license, and a readiness to work in various weather conditions, with forklift experience