Yardspotter

About the role

The Yardspotter position is responsible for providing support for trailer movement at the distribution center, assisting preparation of trailers for shipping, and monitoring the status of loaded trailers. As a member of the McLane team, you'll work alongside professionals in Sales, IT, Dispatch, Mechanics, and more, learning from industry leaders, developing your skills, and building lasting connections nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor or yard truck, maneuvering into position to attach trailer and handle lines to secure.
• Clean and spot trailers to specified doors or lot locations.
• Fuel tractor or trailer and at times wash the equipment.
• Inspect trailers for defects.
• Back LTL or drop trailers into designated receiving door.
• Inspect loaded trailers to ensure product is secure for undamaged transport and that refrigeration unit is functioning; report any issues to Operations Manager or Warehouse Lead.
• Drive tractor-trailer within yard, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill in maneuvering on the road and on company premises.
• Ability and willingness to select/load/unload and/or deliver ALL products that may be ordered by our customers.
• Be able to read and comprehend labels, instructions, bill of lading required.
• Be able to perform mathematical calculations to verify quantities of product required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) required.
• Accident‑free driving record for the past three years desired.
• Able to read and comprehend an extensive variety of related written instructions.
• Able to understand equipment ID numbering system.
• Able to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to accomplish essential job functions.
• Comply with company work rules and safety rules.
• Ensure attendance and punctuality within company standards.
• Able to lift, lower, carry, push, pull dividers and bulkheads inside trailers.
• Able to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job‑related tasks effectively and safely, including understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• FSA/HSA and company‑paid life insurance.
• Vacation time and sick leave accrual from day one.
• Paid holidays after 90 days.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Pet insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Discount programs.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

Pay

Pay rate: $22.37 per hour.

Schedule

Shift Day/Time: (Sunday‑Thursday, 3PM‑11:30PM) or (Monday‑Friday, 1PM‑9:30PM). Full‑time, 2nd‑evening shift.