Yard Driver
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Job overview
Dollar Tree is hiring a Yard Driver. The Yard Driver will primarily move trailers in and out of doors at the Distribution Center and place them in designated spots on the yard. This role involves performing daily inspections of yard equipment, reporting defects, and ensuring units are maintained safely. The driver will also perform general warehouse duties, including loading and unloading trailers and operating forklift-type equipment.
Key focus areas include Move trailers in and out of doors at DC and place them in spots on yard, Perform required trailer switches under direction of department manager and team leaders, and Perform daily inspections of yard equipment and report all defects.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent and Driving Record Must Be Acceptable. Important skills include Back 48' Trailers Proficiently, Back 53' Trailers Proficiently, Adapt To Job Duty Changes, Adapt To Department Changes, Performing Daily Inspections Of Yard Equipment, and Reporting All Defects.
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Full job description
Job Title: Yard Driver
Department: Shipping & Receiving
Reports To: Department Manager
General Summary:
- Will primarily move trailers in and out of doors at DC and place them in spots on yard.
·3 to 4 day a week schedule (overtime available based upon business needs)
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1st Shift: Monday - Thursday 5:30am - 4:00pm
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3rd Shift: Friday - Sunday 5:00am - 5:30pm
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4th Shift: Sunday - Tuesday 5:00pm - 5:30am
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5th Shift: Wednesday - Friday 5:00pm - 5:00pm
Essential Job Functions:
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Under the direction of the department manager and team leaders will perform required trailer switches. Most switches are urgent and critical.
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Responsible for performing daily inspections of yard equipment and reporting all defects. Insures units are maintained in a safe manner.
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Performs general warehouse duties depending on Distribution Center needs, including loading and unloading of trailers and use of forklift type equipment.
Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous warehouse experience preferred. Ability to adapt to job duty and department changes, as required. Must be able to back 48’ and 53’ trailers proficiently. Driving record (MVR) must be acceptable.
Physical Requirements: These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.
_x_Seeing _x_Ability to Move Distances _x_Lifting (specify)
_x_Color Perception Within & Between 70_Pounds
_x_Hearing/Listening Warehouses/Offices _x_Carrying (specify)
_x_Clear Speech _x_Climbing 30_Pounds
_x_Touching _x_Ability to Mount & _x_Driving
_x_Dexterity Dismount Forklift/Truck ___Other
_x_Hand _x_Pushing/Pulling
_x_Finger
Mental/Reasoning Requirements:
_x_Reading - Simple ___Writing - Complex ___Analysis/Comprehension
___Reading - Complex ___Clerical _x_Judgment/Decision Making
_x_Writing - Simple _x_Basic Math Skills
Work Environment:
_x_Shift Work _x_Outside ___Pressurized Equipment
_x_Work Alone _x_Extreme Heat _x_Moving Objects
_x_Work with Others _x_Extreme Cold _x_High Places
_x_Verbal Contact w/Others _x_Noise _x_Fumes/Odors
_x_Face-to-Face Contact _x_Mechanical Equipment ___Hazardous Materials
_x_Inside ___Electrical Equipment _x_Dirt & Dust
Our warehouse benefit package is one of the best in the industry!
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Multiple options for health care benefits
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Additional benefits include dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), annual increases, discounted stock purchase plan, primary care giver, parental leaves, daily pay, and employee assistance program.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.
Full time
99 International Dr,Windsor,Connecticut 06095
DC10
Dollar Tree
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