Yard Hostler, 1st Shift

Lakeshore Learning Materials; Midway (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid parental leave

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company ??

Flexible benefits

Casual dress

Job summary

Lakeshore Learning Materials is hiring a Yard Hostler, 1st Shift, at our Midway, Kentucky Distribution Center. The role focuses on safe trailer placement at doors and staging areas in a fast-paced warehouse.

Responsibilities include staging, trailer cleaning, maintaining shift communication, and using the Yard Management System. Requires a CDL, good attendance, and the ability to pass safety training.

Qualifications

• CDL required and clean MVR
• Ability to maneuver trailers (turning, backing, docking)
• Must pass Lakeshore safety training
• Good attendance and ability to follow schedule
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Physical ability to stand, bend, reach, and lift as required

Responsibilities

• Stage trailers at assigned doors and loading/unloading areas
• Clean and sweep trailers as needed
• Maintain communication with supervision during shift
• Report truck issues to supervision promptly
• Follow all safety rules and use safety equipment
• Utilize and update the Yard Management System (YMS)
• Assist in warehouse duties as needed

Skills

CDL license

Trailer maneuvering

Safety training

Attendance & punctuality

Overtime readiness

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers,parentsand children. Since 1954,we’vegrown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, over 50 stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But todaywe’reworking better,smarterand faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher.We’rebuilding an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-makingand using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try newthingsand believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description

We are seeking a Yard Hostler, 1st Shift to join our team. This is a full-time Yard Hostler position at our Midway, Kentucky Distribution Center, just 15-20 minutes outside of Lexington. Yard Hostlers are responsible for the safe placement of assigned trailers to their assigned doors and staging areas.

A day in the office looks like this:

• Staging trailers to their assigned loading/unloading doors
• Cleaning and sweeping trailers as needed/instructed
• Maintaining communication with supervision throughout the shift
• Communicating all truck issues observed to supervision
• Conforming to all safety rules and using all appropriate safety equipment
• Utilizing and updating the Yard Management System (YMS)
• Assisting in warehouse associate duties as needed

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
• Must be in good standing with attendance (internal applicants)
• Valid CDL license required
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role
• Proven ability to maneuver trailers (turning radius, backing, and docking)
• No history of revocations for unsatisfactory driving
• Must be able to pass Lakeshore safety training
• Good attendance and adherence to work schedule
• Able to pass DOT drug and alcohol screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) review
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, squat, walk, and perform repetitive movements
• Ability to move and work at varying heights ranging from floor level to overhead
• Ability to use hands and fingers to manipulate locks, hinges, trailer doors, and air brake lines
• Ability to handle equipment controls and reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to hear warning signals, machinery, and communicate effective
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, peripheral vision, and focus adjustment
• Demonstrated endurance, energy, and physical strength to successfully perform the essential functions of the role

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain!

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience, and bonuseligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you likе, ignore the rest
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers
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