1st Shift Yard Driver
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Job overview
Dollar Tree / Family Dollar is hiring a 1st Shift Yard Driver. Family Dollar seeks a team‑player yard driver to operate yard tractors, move trailers and equipment, spot trailers at dock doors, coordinate inventory movement with warehouse staff, and assist with general warehouse tasks such as loading trailers and forklift operation in a fast‑paced distribution center.
Key focus areas include Operate a yard tractor to maneuver trailers and equipment around the distribution center yard, Precisely spot trailers at designated locations including dock doors for inbound and outbound shipments, and Coordinate with warehouse staff to prioritize and complete tasks related to inventory movement.
Important skills include Yard Tractor Operation, Forklift Operation, Inventory Movement, and Coordination With Warehouse Staff.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
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Full job description
Monday through Friday 5am to 1:30pm
Family Dollar ’s busy and expanding Warehouse/Distribution Center is currently looking for a team player with proven retail distribution success to work in a fast-paced distribution center.
Essential Job Functions include:
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A "yard goat" at Family Dollar refers to a yard driver or yard jockey , who is responsible for moving trailers and equipment within the distribution center's yard. They operate yard equipment to load and unload merchandise, ensuring efficient movement of inventory.
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Safely operates a yard tractor (yard goat) to maneuver trailers and equipment around the distribution center yard.
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Precisely spots trailers at designated locations, including dock doors for inbound and outbound shipments.
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Coordinates with warehouse staff to prioritize and complete tasks related to inventory movement.
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May also assist with general warehouse tasks as needed, including loading trailers and using forklift equipment.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
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High school diploma or equivalent required
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Ability to lift 50lbs
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Ability to adapt to job duty and department changes as required
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Previous warehouse experience preferred.
What we offer you:
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision. Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and 401K .
Full time
302 Family Dollar Pkwy,Maquoketa,Iowa 52060
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Family Dollar
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