Yard Hostler

KeHE Distributors, LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

STD/LTD

ESOP

Holiday pay

Job summary

KeHE Distributors, LLC is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Spotter/Yard Driver to ensure safe operation of commercial vehicles, spot trailers in the yard, and assist in loading/unloading. This role is outdoors and primarily in the yard, with shifts Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Responsibilities include operating tractors/trailers, performing basic maintenance checks, making local deliveries as needed, and coordinating with the Transportation Team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year prior driving experience.
• CDL Class A license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Tractor-Trailer and/or straight truck in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform preventative maintenance when hooking up to trailers.
• Call in tire repairs prior to drivers arriving for their assigned routes.
• Contact local LPM trailer refer vendor when an alarm code or refer failures arise.
• Make local deliveries as a Driver when the need arises.
• Operate a Yard Truck in a safe and efficient manner.
• Other duties and special projects as requested.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• Maintain safeguards of confidential company information.
• May need to rescue driver on the road that run out of hours.
• Off-site shuttling.
• Other duties as assigned by Transportation Team

Skills

Driving experience

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A

Job description

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $15.00/Yr. - $23.00/Yr.
• Shift Days: M-F, Shift Time: 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Benefits after 30 days

• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Overview

The Commercial Vehicle Spotter is responsible for the safe operation of commercial vehicles, spotting trailers in the yard, loading and unloading of the trailers, and performing yard checks. This work will primarily be outdoors. In the spotter will be exposed to the elements.

Primary Responsibilities

The Yard Driver is responsible for the safe operation of commercial vehicles, spotting trailers in the yard, the unloading of trailers, and performing yard checks. This work will be primarily outdoors and will be exposed to the elements.

This position is Monday - Friday 12p - 8:30p

Essential Functions

• Operate Tractor-Trailer and/or straight truck in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform preventative maintenance when hooking up to trailers
• Call in tire repairs prior to drivers arriving for their assigned routes
• Contact local LPM trailer refer vendor when an alarm code or refer failures arise
• Make local deliveries as a Driver when the need arises
• Operate a Yard Truck in a safe and efficient manner.
• Other duties and special projects as requested.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• Maintain safeguards of confidential company information.
• May need to rescue driver on the road that run out of hours
• Off-site shuttling
• Other duties as assigned by Transportation Team

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 years prior experience of driving experience
• Certified Driver’s License (CDL) Class A.

Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude

• Must be highly motivated self-starter and be able to work independently.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Need to be able to adapt to changing conditions.
• Have ability to listen to and follow directions.
• Must be able to follow established procedures.
• Must have a good attendance and tardy record.
• Must be able to communicate in English both written and orally.
• Must have a valid CDL license and good driving record.
• Must have the ability to work in all types of outside weather conditions

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to carry, lift and/or move up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to cooler and freezer temperatures. The associate is required to frequently sit, stand, walk, and climb. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a warehouse environment where temperatures can vary from very cool to very warm. The associate is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise levels in the work environment are typically low to moderate.

Requisition ID

2026-31262

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.