Yard Spotter

KeHE Distributors, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

STD/LTD

ESOP

Holiday pay

Job summary

KeHE Distributors, LLC is seeking a Yard Driver to safely operate tractors/straight trucks, unload trailers and perform yard checks. The role is outdoors, weather-exposed, and requires a CDL A license and a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

Schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM, with benefits starting after 30 days. The position emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL Class A license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Tractor-Trailer and/or straight truck in a safe and efficient manner.
• Unload trailers and perform yard checks.
• Work primarily outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Maintain safe work practices and protect confidential information.

Skills

Self-motivation

Detail oriented

Adaptable

Listen to directions

Good attendance

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A

Job description

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $25.00/Hr. - $25.00/Hr.
• Shift Days: SU-TH, Shift Time: 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM
• 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

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

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.

YOU MUST HAVE A CDL A LICENSE.

SCHEDULE:Sunday - Thurday 5pm - 1:30am

Essential Functions

• Operate Tractor-Trailer and/or straight truck in a safe and efficient manner.
• 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.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.

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.