Yard Truck Driver Team Member - Day

Lowe's; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe’s Yard Driver Team Member in Pottsville distribution center ensures timely movement and securing of trailers for appliance, shipping, and receiving. You will learn yard operations, cross-train in receiving, put-away, picking and shipping, and support the visitor center while maintaining product quality and safety.

You must be able to lift 40–70 pounds, work varied shifts, and operate yard equipment after training.

Qualifications

• Must follow safety guidelines and maintain quality in distribution.
• Demonstrated reliable on-the-job performance and attendance.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a warehouse environment.
• Basic math and reading comprehension required.
• Basic computer skills for warehouse systems.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers timely and securely per requests from appliance, shipping, receiving, and visitor center.
• Cross-train in receiving, put-away, picking and shipping within the DC; support visitor center staff.
• Handle product safely to meet KPI metrics and maintain quality.

Skills

Safety orientation

Reliability

Independent work

Teamwork

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Basic computer skills

Lift 70 lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Reach truck

Yard truck

Scrubbing sweeper

Job description

What You Will Do

The Yard Driver Team Member is primarily responsible for the timely and efficient movement of trailers upon request of appliance, shipping, receiving, and visitor center following all rules concerning pulling, placement and securing of trailers. Drivers will cross train receiving, putting away, picking and shipping product within a distribution center and support the visitor center personnel. This role is responsible for maintaining quality by properly and safely handling the product, using customer focused distribution. The activities performed by this role are instrumental in a facility achieving or exceeding key performance indicator metrics.

What We’re Looking For

• Required to work a set schedule that may be changed/modified by management based on
• the needs of the facility.
• Requires availability to work morning, afternoon, nights, or weekends depending upon
• assigned shift and overtime based on the needs of the facility.
• Must work in a distribution/warehouse environment with the physical and environmental
• aspects typically associated with such environment.
• Ability, with training, to safely operate yard tractor and maneuvering trailers ranging in size
• from 28’ to 53’
• Minimally must be able to lift 40 pounds; ability to lift up to 70 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications

What You Need to Succeed

• Strong safety orientation and proven record of complying with safety requirements
• Demonstrated track record of consistent and reliable on-the-job contribution
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision or with a team
• Preferred Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience in distribution center operations or previous warehouse experience
• Experience operating power equipment (e.g., forklift, reach truck, yard truck, scrubbing sweeper)
• Experience performing detail-oriented tasks in a fast-paced working environment
• Experience using spatial reasoning to position product effectively
• Basic math and reading comprehension skills
• Basic computer skills

Bilingual, Military, and Veteran applicants are encouraged to apply.

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About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

About Lowe’s

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, 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.

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.