Yard Tractor

Merchants Distributors, Inc. (MDI); Scranton (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchants Distributors, Inc. (MDI) in Scranton, SC seeks a Yard Tractor operator responsible for moving and staging trailers, performing equipment inspections, and maintaining yard safety in an outdoor distribution environment.

The role requires a CDL Class A license and involves coordinating with warehouse staff, drivers, and dispatch to ensure on-time loading and unloading, while keeping accurate trailer location records and supporting overall yard operations.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license required.
• Experience operating yard tractors or other heavy equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate yard tractor to move and position trailers within the facility grounds.
• Stage trailers at designated docks for loading and unloading according to schedules.
• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections of yard equipment and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff, drivers, and dispatch to ensure efficient yard operations.
• Maintain accurate records of trailer locations and yard activity.
• Follow safety policies and procedures in outdoor environments.
• Respond to dispatch instructions and adjust to changing priorities.
• Refuel refrigeration trailers as assigned.
• Assist with basic yard maintenance and ensure clear access for vehicles and personnel.
• Perform other duties to support transportation and yard operations.

Education

CDL Class A

Job description

Overview

Description

The Yard Tractoris responsible forthe safe and efficient movement of trailers within the facility yard, warehouse, or distribution center. This role ensures trailers are properly positioned to support on-time loading and unloading operations,conductsroutine equipment inspections, andmaintainsclear communication with warehouse staff, drivers, and dispatch. The Yard Tractor plays a critical role inmaintainingyard safety, operational flow, and productivity in a fast-paced outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate yard tractor to moveand positiontrailers within the facility grounds.
• Stagetrailers at designated docks for loading and unloading according to warehouse schedules.
• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections of yard equipment and vehicles; promptly report maintenance, mechanical, or safety concerns.
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel, drivers, and dispatch to ensure efficient andtimelyyard operations.
• Maintainaccuraterecords of trailer locations,movements, yardactivity asrequired.
• Follow all safety policies, traffic rules, and company procedures while working in high-traffic, outdoor environments.
• Respond to dispatch instructions and adjust to changing priorities and operational needs.
• Operate fuel trucks to refuel refrigeration trailers on facility grounds, as assigned.
• Assistwith basic yard maintenance and ensure clear, safe access routes for vehicles and personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support transportation and yard operations.

Qualifications

Must have a CDL Class A

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