Yard Tractor Driver: Precise Docking & Trailer Moves

Kreher Family Farms/ Kreher's Farm Fresh Eggs; Town of Wolcott (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yard Driver at Kreher Family Farms is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of trailers within the facility yard. This role supports shipping and receiving by positioning trailers at dock doors, maintaining yard organization, and ensuring equipment is in safe working condition.

You will back trailers into dock doors, perform basic inspections, and support yard workflows to keep goods moving. CDL is required and prior experience in a warehouse or distribution setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CDL license required.
• Two years of experience in a warehouse, distribution center, logistics yard, or similar environment.
• Experience operating yard trucks or terminal tractors, including backing into dock doors or tight spaces, preferred.
• Experience following safety procedures and conducting basic equipment inspections.

Responsibilities

• Trailer movement between dock doors, storage locations, and maintenance areas using a terminal tractor or yard truck.
• Docking operations: backing into dock spaces and aligning with doors.
• Equipment inspection: routine checks to identify hazards or maintenance needs and report issues.
• Maintain organized yard layout to support efficient shipping and receiving operations.
• Fill in for other CDL A roles, such as egg deliveries or transporting trucks for service.
• Assist with additional tasks, including cleaning trailers, operating forklifts, or fueling yard equipment.

Skills

Yard operations

Trailer handling

Docking procedures

Equipment inspection

Yard truck operation

Forklifts (if required)

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL license

Tools

Terminal tractor

Forklift

Job description

The Yard Driver at Kreher Family Farms is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of trailers within the facility yard. This role supports shipping and receiving by positioning trailers at dock doors, maintaining yard organization, and ensuring equipment is in safe working condition.

You will back trailers into dock doors, perform basic inspections, and support yard workflows to keep goods moving. CDL is required and prior experience in a warehouse or distribution setting is preferred.