Job Description

We are seeking a Yard Hostler 1st Shift to join our team. This is a full-time Yard Hostler position at our Midway Kentucky Distribution Center just 15-20 minutes outside of Lexington. Yard Hostlers are responsible for the safe placement of assigned trailers to their assigned doors and staging areas.

A day in the office looks like this:

• Staging trailers to their assigned loading/unloading doors
• Cleaning and sweeping trailers as needed/instructed
• Maintaining communication with supervision throughout the shift
• Communicating all truck issues observed to supervision
• Conforming to all safety rules and using all appropriate safety equipment
• Utilizing and updating the Yard Management System (YMS)
• Assisting in warehouse associate duties as needed

Qualifications :

Got the skills and experience Heres what were looking for:

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
• Must be in good standing with attendance (internal applicants)
• Valid CDL license required
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role
• Proven ability to maneuver trailers (turning radius backing and docking)
• No history of revocations for unsatisfactory driving
• Must be able to pass Lakeshore safety training
• Good attendance and adherence to work schedule
• Able to pass DOT drug and alcohol screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) review
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to stand for extended periods bend stoop reach push pull squat walk and perform repetitive movements
• Ability to move and work at varying heights ranging from floor level to overhead
• Ability to use hands and fingers to manipulate locks hinges trailer doors and air brake lines
• Ability to handle equipment controls and reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to hear warning signals machinery and communicate effectively
• Specific vision abilities include close vision distance vision depth perception color vision peripheral vision and focus adjustment
• Demonstrated endurance energy and physical strength to successfully perform the essential functions of the role

Additional Information :

And heres our end of the bargain! 

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience and bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverageEPO PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefitschoose what you like ignore the rest
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dressand we really mean it

At Lakeshore we know our diversity makes us stronger and when everyone feels included and valued we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers families and children we serve.

We know we couldnt do the extraordinary things were doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group Lakeshore is more than a great place to workits a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out we give everything weve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success were constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if youre a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference wed love to hear from you. 

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People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill merit and mind-boggling talentnot based on race color creed sexual orientation gender or gender identity marital status domestic partnership status military status religion age national origin ancestry alienage AIDS or AIDS-related complex status genetic information predisposition or carrier status status as a victim of domestic violence physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things arent equal we all lose.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

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