Company:
Best Choice Products
Location: Indianapolis
Closing Date: 28/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Position: Yard Driver
FSLA Status: Full-Time/Non-Exempt
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Travel: N/A
Pay Rate: $20.00/hr
About Us
At Best Choice Products, our mission is to develop the world's best-selling products inspired by real people. For over 20 years, our e-commerce retail brand has been committed to developing products for families everywhere. Our diverse catalog includes outdoor living, lawn & garden essentials, toys & games, home furniture, and even seasonal decor. As we like to say, there's something for everyone in the family! Our success is best defined by a collaborative culture full of inspired minds and a willingness to contribute new ideas. Some of our most rewarding moments include being part of the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America and a Top Workplace (2022) by the Orange County Register! Please visit our website for more information.
Scope of the Role
The Yard Driver is responsible in assisting with inspecting containers, managing equipment, and ensure the safe and smooth maneuvering of all trailers. Additionally, this position must be
conscious and follow safety requirements when moving and operating the equipment including but not limited to managing physical and mechanical condition of the equipment, through
daily and weekly inspections and providing basic maintenance.
Reporting Structure
The Yard Driver is a key member of the Warehouse Operations Team and reports to the Team Lead. This position also partners with key cross-functional leaders across the organization.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities
• Organize tractor trailers within the space and to ensure trucks and trailers are ready for unloading, loading, and transport.
• Perform the weekly and daily inspection of the equipment assigned for the week by following the check list provided.
• Perform the basic maintenance of the equipment.
• Responsible for the order and cleanliness of the equipment
• Follow all safety procedures for the movement and operation of the equipment.
• Move containers to and from the warehouse doors/docks and the parking spots at the yard or in the warehouses. Open and close the container doors when at the docks.
• Support the reach stacker operator on chassis swap for over the road dispatches.
• Make the necessary movements of equipment within the yard/warehouses as instructed by Supervisors (or Manager) to organize the facility.
• Plug and unplug containers from their parking spot when necessary
• Keep track of the movements performed with the equipment.
• Keep track of fuel requirement of the equipment.
• Comply with any additional task assigned by the Operation Superintendent and/or Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Required Experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have 1+ years of recent experience in a similar role within the manufacturing, production, or distribution environments.
• Clean driving record required.
• Class A CDL required.
• Excellent attendance required; must be able to work on a regular and predictable basis or as schedule due to changes in the business needs and/or during peak season.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation.
Benefits & Perks
Join us and experience a workplace where benefits and perks are designed with you in mind.
If you meet most of our criteria and are excited about our mission, we encourage you to apply and grow with us. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be just what we're looking for.
Whe re to Find Us
Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, Pinterest, and YouTube
At BCP, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Best Choice Products proudly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, embracing differences in race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Discrimination and harassment of any kind have no place here.
FSLA Status: Full-Time/Non-Exempt
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Travel: N/A
Pay Rate: $20.00/hr
About Us
At Best Choice Products, our mission is to develop the world's best-selling products inspired by real people. For over 20 years, our e-commerce retail brand has been committed to developing products for families everywhere. Our diverse catalog includes outdoor living, lawn & garden essentials, toys & games, home furniture, and even seasonal decor. As we like to say, there's something for everyone in the family! Our success is best defined by a collaborative culture full of inspired minds and a willingness to contribute new ideas. Some of our most rewarding moments include being part of the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America and a Top Workplace (2022) by the Orange County Register! Please visit our website for more information.
Scope of the Role
The Yard Driver is responsible in assisting with inspecting containers, managing equipment, and ensure the safe and smooth maneuvering of all trailers. Additionally, this position must be
conscious and follow safety requirements when moving and operating the equipment including but not limited to managing physical and mechanical condition of the equipment, through
daily and weekly inspections and providing basic maintenance.
Reporting Structure
The Yard Driver is a key member of the Warehouse Operations Team and reports to the Team Lead. This position also partners with key cross-functional leaders across the organization.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities
• Organize tractor trailers within the space and to ensure trucks and trailers are ready for unloading, loading, and transport.
• Perform the weekly and daily inspection of the equipment assigned for the week by following the check list provided.
• Perform the basic maintenance of the equipment.
• Responsible for the order and cleanliness of the equipment
• Follow all safety procedures for the movement and operation of the equipment.
• Move containers to and from the warehouse doors/docks and the parking spots at the yard or in the warehouses. Open and close the container doors when at the docks.
• Support the reach stacker operator on chassis swap for over the road dispatches.
• Make the necessary movements of equipment within the yard/warehouses as instructed by Supervisors (or Manager) to organize the facility.
• Plug and unplug containers from their parking spot when necessary
• Keep track of the movements performed with the equipment.
• Keep track of fuel requirement of the equipment.
• Comply with any additional task assigned by the Operation Superintendent and/or Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Required Experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have 1+ years of recent experience in a similar role within the manufacturing, production, or distribution environments.
• Clean driving record required.
• Class A CDL required.
• Excellent attendance required; must be able to work on a regular and predictable basis or as schedule due to changes in the business needs and/or during peak season.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation.
Benefits & Perks
Join us and experience a workplace where benefits and perks are designed with you in mind.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage : Inclusive medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy.
- Support When You Need It : Our Employee Assistance Program is here to provide confidential support for personal and work-related issues.
- Future-Forward Financials : Secure your future with our 401k plan, complete with up to a 3% company match.
- Time to Recharge : Enjoy vacation time, paid holidays, and sick days to rest and recharge.
- Fuel Your Day : Delight in a variety of snacks and drinks to keep you energized, including the occasional catered lunch.
- Exclusive Discounts : Take advantage of our generous employee discount on our products, plus occasional product giveaways and raffles.
- Celebrate Together : Join us for milestone and birthday celebrations, as well as our annual holiday party.
If you meet most of our criteria and are excited about our mission, we encourage you to apply and grow with us. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be just what we're looking for.
Whe re to Find Us
Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, Pinterest, and YouTube
At BCP, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Best Choice Products proudly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, embracing differences in race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Discrimination and harassment of any kind have no place here.
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