Yard Driver (2nd Shift) - Shepherdsville KY

Overview:

Drives gasoline or diesel-powered tractor-trailer combination to move trailers within yard to/from assigned dock-door and to/from assigned parking slot. Verifies equipment condition, equipment number, seal number, and door/slot number when moving trailer. Makes report of overages, shortages and breakage/damage. Ensures cargo and equipment is secure prior to moving to prevent injury, shifting of product and equipment damage. Ensures trailer movement records are maintained in the Warehouse Management System.

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Secures and moves trailers between dock doors and yard parking slots in accordance with the schedule as determined by the shipping office, lead, and/or supervisor.
• Verifies condition of and markings on trailer, as well as seal numbers.
• Safety - inspects truck equipment and supplies, such as:   tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water.  Ensures equipment is not driven off the property. A towing company must take the equipment to any off-site service for repairs that cannot be performed on property.
• Maintains records related to hour usage, equipment inspection sheets, maintenance records, and trailer movement reports.
• When trailer movement not required, will be assigned to one of the following:
  • Perform duties of an Senior Material Handler inside warehouse
  • Perform bay maintenance
  • Perform pallet inventory
  • Warehouse sanitation / housekeeping duties

Key Results:

• Apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model for operational efficiency to improve business process, increase proficiency and increase efficiency through waste elimination.
• Apply the 5S Lean methodology to sustain a safe, clean and orderly facility.
• Position requires the incumbent’s performance to meet and occasionally exceed standards as set by the company for warehouse safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, productivity and customer service.

Qualifications:

• Be at least 24 years of age
• Must have at least one (1) year verifiable experience in a commercial vehicle that required backing to a dock
• Must have a valid driver’s license issued in the state of their current residence
• Must be able to meet driving and criminal conviction records requirements as mandated and verified by the APL National Safety Department
• Two (2) years Forklift experience – both sit down and stand up, motorized and non-motorized pallet jack, clamp, reach, and slip sheet; EV powered tractor
• Two (2) years warehouse or related work experience
• Knowledge of inventory control and general warehouse procedures
• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures
• Ability to write legibly
• Must have basic math skills
• Ability to make decisions on customer acceptance based on past experience and fitness for use
• Must have attention to detail for continuous mental and visual attention
• Data entry skills
• Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner
• Solid command of English, both written and verbal

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Valid Class A or B Driver's License preferred
• Spanish speaking a plus
• Teamwork - showing a commitment to teamwork and collaboration
• Respect - extending dignity and respect to all people
• Integrity - fostering trust and a positive work environment
• Innovation - bringing creativity to the workplace
• Customer Focus - achieving Company, department, and personal goals through a strong customer focus

The hourly wage for this position is $22.00, plus shift differential.

Candidates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Vacation
• 6 days sick time
• 8 paid holidays
• 1 paid "Personal Holiday"
• Company Bonus Plan
• 401(K) SAVE Plan
• Annual Fixed Contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage
• Voluntary Benefits
• Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Referral Program