Yard Driver - Fort Worth, United States - Michaels Stores

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Yard Driver page is loaded **Yard Driver**

**Yard Driver**

locationsFort Worth-HASLET ALLIANCE DISTRIBUTION CENTER-860 Westport Pkwy time typeFull time posted onPosted Today job requisition idR DC-Alliance**We're here for the Makers Come be a part of the team where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world**

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Safely and efficiently moves, spots, backs-up, and inspects trailers in and around the yard for loading and unloading purposes**Major Activities**

Moves trailers in/out of shipping and receiving doors.

Communicates with Clerical staff and/or Coaches/Operations Coordinators regarding moves to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Performs various yard checks/audits.

Assists in maintaining Inbound and Outbound dock and staging areas.

Completes individual daily loading sheets, dispatch forms, and other paperwork.

Ensures that all required processes are performed concerning proper paperwork, seals, locking and securing trailers, etc.

Completes other related duties as assigned. Takes the initiative in periods of downtime to complete other duties and remain productive.

Other duties as assigned

**Minimum Special Certifications or Technical Skills**

Basic computer proficiency

**Other**

Ability to stay focused and organized in periods of varying work volume, moving quickly to execute trailer moves safely and accurately

Works with a pace that matches the urgency of workflow inside the DC (e.g., wave changes)

Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team

Schedule flexibility to stay late or come in early in accordance with business needs for trailer moves

Maintain clean driving record

**Preferred Education**

High school education or equivalent preferred; additional related education/training is a plus

**Preferred Special Certifications or Technical Skills**

CDL preferred but not required

**Preferred Type of Experience the Job Requires**

Prior Yard Driving experience (or other driving experience) preferred

**Physical Requirements**

Frequent lifting and carrying of product weighing 5 to 60 pounds

Continual standing and walking, either in the Yard or in the warehouse.

Occasional sitting in the Yard Truck or to perform office tasks

Frequent climbing, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and twisting

Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers

**Work Environment**

Exposure to extreme temperatures dependent on external climate outside and proximity to dock doors/exits while in the warehouse

Moderate noise level from Yard Truck, DC conveyor/sortation system and powered industrial equipment

Occasional vibration when operating the Yard Truck and if/when operating powered industrial equipment

Potential exposure to fumes and airborne particles

**Applicants in the U.S. and Canada must satisfy federal, state, provincial and local legal requirements of the job.**