Yard Driver - NonCDL

Kenco Group; Corinne (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kenco Group is seeking a Yard Driver in Corinne, Utah. The role involves the safe movement of trailers and operating a forklift. Responsibilities include inspections and organizing trailers. Candidates should have a valid driver's license and spotting experience, with a preference for forklift skills.

Benefits include medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and paid time off starting from day one. Join our team and contribute to our commitment to safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of verifiable spotting experience required.
• Must pass company physical, drug screen, and background check.
• No accidents and no more than two minor moving violations in the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Safely backs trailers into assigned dock spaces and engages dock locks.
• Parks and organizes trailers on the yard.
• Performs daily inspections on yard tractor including DVIR.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Spotting experience

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About The Position

The Yard Driver is responsible for safe and efficient movement of trailers in the yard. May also be required to operate a forklift to move products or shipments.

Functions

• 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.
• Mounts and dismounts the yard spotter frequently and slides trailer tandems alone.
• Performs daily pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections on yard tractor and fills out DVIR’s.
• Utilizes YMS (or applicable tools) to make inbound and outbound trailer movements.
• Assists with refueling of yard tractors.
• Operates forklift to move shipments between trailer movements.
• Coordinates with office clerk on trailer movements, prioritizing movements to ensure no downtime for warehouse associates.
• Follows company policy, participates in required trainings and keeps truck clean.
• Completes all system and manual reports/logs accurately and timely.
• Operates all equipment in a safe manner, observing all traffic regulations.
• Is accountable for all assigned tools and equipment.
• Reports any unsafe conditions, injury or damage to management.
• Completes miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

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.

Competencies

• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tackling challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Travel Requirements

No Travel Requirements.

Disclosures

For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy.

https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits Offered

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer Paid Holidays – 10 days