Yard Driver - A1 (Sat - Mon, 6am - 6pm)

About the Role

A role in a Distribution Center means being on the very front lines of getting product to the guest as fast as possible—a critical differentiator and one of the most essential Logistics functions. You’ll reach beyond the bounds of your team to partner across the enterprise and find solutions to support the business. Whether it’s through focusing on our regional or upstream distribution centers, import warehouses, or fulfillment and flow centers, you’ll have a chance to positively impact thousands of fellow team members and Target guests worldwide, further differentiating Target from all the rest.

As a Yard Driver, you will drive and operate tractors/trailers in the yard, in a safe and efficient manner, while making trailer moves to doors and locations in the yard. You must be able to skillfully back up trailers into all types of dock and yard locations, as well as hook and unhook trailers. You will need to maintain communication with Dispatch, Yard Coordinators and Operation Managers via the radio. This work will also require attention to detail and a focus on safety procedures and protocols, including the performance of routine safety inspections of vehicles.

Responsibilities

This role includes the following responsibilities:

• Driving and operating tractors/trailers in the yard in a safe and efficient manner
• Making trailer moves to doors and locations in the yard
• Backing up trailers into all types of dock and yard locations
• Hooking and unhooking trailers
• Maintaining communication with Dispatch, Yard Coordinators and Operation Managers via the radio
• Performing routine safety inspections of vehicles
• Completing job tasks assigned accurately and on time

Requirements

The following are required for this role:

• Possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license for the state of employment
• Maintaining a positive and respectful attitude while working independently and in a team environment
• Being able to lift and carry materials/equipment up to 30 lbs frequently and up to 60 lbs infrequently
• Being able to work independently, quickly and safely
• Having the ability to problem solve and escalate when needed
• Having knowledge of the functions of tractors and trailers and their systems
• Being able to work in all types of weather conditions
• Being able to operate all equipment safely
• Being able to read trailer information such as trailer numbers, safety procedures and protocols
• Having basic math skills
• Being able to operate computer systems with minimal direction after receiving training

Pay

Starting hourly rate is $26.00 USD per hour. You may also earn additional compensation in the form of a shift differential, ranging from $2.00 to $3.50 per hour, based on eligibility. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications.

Benefits

In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.