Yardspotter

McLane Company, Inc.; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Vacation and sick leave from day one

Paid holidays after 90 days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. in Goodyear, AZ is hiring a Yardspotter. This role drives a tractor/yard truck, spots trailers, inspects units, and ensures secure loading for shipments. You may read bills of lading, do basic math, and assist with trailer prep.

The position offers full-time hours, day shifts, and benefits starting after 60 days. A high school diploma is preferred; CDL is not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No Class A CDL required.
• Ability to read and comprehend extensive written instructions.
• Able to understand equipment ID numbering system.
• Lift, carry, push, pull inside trailers.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor or yard truck, attach trailer and secure it.
• Spot trailers to doors or lot locations and fuel equipment.
• Inspect trailers for defects and ensure refrigeration unit works.
• Back LTL or drop trailers into the receiving door.
• Read labels and bill of lading; perform basic quantity calculations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety-focused

Reliable

Adaptable

Dedicated

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Take your career further with McLane!

The McLane team is the driving force behind our success. A diverse group of professionals, from Sales and IT to Dispatchers and Mechanics, work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. Their dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit are essential to achieving our goals and supporting other teams within the organization. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to learn from industry leaders, develop your skills, and build lasting connections with colleagues nationwide.

Take your career further with McLane!

The McLane team is the driving force behind our success. A diverse group of professionals, from Sales and IT to Dispatchers and Mechanics, work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. Their dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit are essential to achieving our goals and supporting other teams within the organization. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to learn from industry leaders, develop your skills, and build lasting connections with colleagues nationwide. The Yardspotter position is responsible for providing support for trailer movement at the distribution center, as well as assisting preparation of trailers for shipping and monitoring the status of loaded trailers.

Benefits You Can Count On

• Pay rate: $23.00 per hour.
• Generous benefits that start on your 60th day: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• Earn vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one and paid holidays after 90 days.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What You’ll Do As a Yardspotter

• Drive tractor or yard truck, maneuvering into position to attach trailer and handle lines to secure.
• Clean and spot trailers to specified doors or lot locations.
• Fuel tractor or trailer and at times wash the equipment.
• Inspect trailers for defects.
• Back LTL or drop trailers into designated receiving door.
• Inspect loaded trailers to ensure product is secure for undamaged transport of product and that refrigeration unit is functioning: report any issues to Operations Manager or Warehouse Lead.
• Drive tractor-trailer within yard, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill in maneuvering on the road and on company premises.
• Ability and willingness to select/load/unload and/or deliver ALL products that may be ordered by our customers.
• Be able to read and comprehend labels, instructions, bill of lading required.
• Be able to perform mathematical calculations to verify quantities of product required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You’ll Bring As a Yardspotter Teammate

• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) required.
• Have accident free driving record for the past three years desired.
• Be able to read and comprehend an extensive variety of related written instructions.
• Be able to understand equipment ID numbering system.
• Be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to accomplish the essential job functions.
• Comply with company work rules and safety rules.
• Insure attendance and punctuality within company standards.
• Be able to lift, lower, carry, push, pull dividers and bulkheads inside trailers.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Safety-focused
• Reliable
• Adaptable
• Dedicated

Moving America forward — together.

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/

Primary Location United States-Arizona-Goodyear

Work Locations DC Sunwest

Business Unit GR850

Job Truck Driver, No CDL

Schedule Full-time

Shift 1st - Day

Employee Status Regular