Yard Driver - Non CDL

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.About the PositionThe Yard Driver is responsible for safe and efficient movement of trailers in the yard. May also be required to operate a forklift to move products or shipments.FunctionsSafely backs various size trailers into assigned dock/yard spaces, engages dock locks, and/or chocks, and deploys trailer stands for all trailers spotted to the dock.Parks and organizes trailers on the warehouse yard.Mount and dismount the yard spotter frequently and slide trailer tandems alonePerforms daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on yard tractor and fill out DVIR’sUtilizes YMS (or applicable tools) to make inbound and outbound trailer movements.Assist the refueling of yard tractorsOperate forklift to move shipments between trailer movements.Coordinates with office clerk on trailer movements. Prioritizes movements to ensure no down time for warehouse associates.Required to follow company policy, participate in required trainings and keep truck clean.Completes all system and manual reports/log accurately and timely.Operates all equipment in a safe manner, observing all traffic regulations.Accountable for all assigned tools and equipment.Reports any unsafe conditions, injury or damage to managementMiscellaneous tasks as assigned.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred.Must have a valid driver's license.Minimum of 1 year of verifiable spotting experience.Minimum of six months related experience or training in a distribution environment.Forklift experience preferred.Must pass company physical, drug screen and background check.Willing to work in inclement weather, if necessary.No accidents and no more than two minor moving violations for the last three years.CompetenciesAction Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and touch challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with other to meet shared objectives.Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.Travel RequirementsNo Travel RequirementsDisclosuresFor California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.Benefits offered:Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accountsSupplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injuryDental InsuranceVision InsuranceBasic Life and Supplemental LifeShort Term and Long Term DisabilityPaid Parental Leave401(k)Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)Employer Paid Holidays- 10 daysKenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.Please click the image to download the EEOC ‘Know Your Rights; Discrimination is Illegal’ posting. California residents please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address barEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kenco-Group