Yard Driver - Trailer & Forklift Operator

Kenco Group; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (HSA/HRA/FSA)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kenco Group is seeking a Yard Driver in Kansas to safely move trailers in the yard and, when needed, operate a forklift to shift shipments between movements. Duties include backing trailers, dock locking, yard organization, and performing DVIR inspections.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, 1 year of verifiable spotting, and forklift experience preferred. Must pass drug screen and background check and be able to work in inclement weather.

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 DVIR’s
• Utilizes YMS (or applicable tools) to make inbound and outbound trailer movements.
• Assist the refueling of yard tractors
• Operate forklift to move shipments between trailer movements.
• Coordinates with office clerk on trailer movements. Prioritizes movements to ensure no down time 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

Spotting experience

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

YMS

Job description

Kenco Group is seeking a Yard Driver in Kansas to safely move trailers in the yard and, when needed, operate a forklift to shift shipments between movements. Duties include backing trailers, dock locking, yard organization, and performing DVIR inspections.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, 1 year of verifiable spotting, and forklift experience preferred. Must pass drug screen and background check and be able to work in inclement weather.