Yard Driver Jobs in Loxley, AL

A Yard Driver, also known as a Yard Jockey or Yard Spotter, plays an essential role in the logistics industry. Their primary responsibility is to organize and manage the transportation yard, which involves moving and parking large trucks and trailers in designated spaces, loading and unloading cargo, and ensuring that all vehicles and equipment are well-maintained and safe for use. They also communicate and coordinate with dispatchers, warehouse teams, and drivers to ensure smooth operations and timely deliveries. Additionally, Yard Drivers are responsible for conducting regular inspections, reporting any damages, and adhering to all safety regulations and protocols.

The job requires certain skills and certifications. A Yard Driver must have excellent driving skills, a keen eye for detail, problem-solving abilities, and the physical stamina to withstand long hours and harsh weather conditions. They must also have strong communication and coordination skills to work effectively with various teams. A commercial driver's license (CDL) is typically required, along with a clean driving record and experience operating heavy vehicles. Before becoming a Yard Driver, a person may have roles such as a Delivery Driver, Forklift Operator, or Warehouse Associate, which can provide the necessary experience in handling large vehicles and understanding warehouse operations.

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Material Handler -2nd Shift

  • Mobile, AL (18 miles from Loxley, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mobile, AL (18 miles from Loxley, AL)
  • 4 days ago

Material Handler - 2nd Shift Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Material Handler - 2nd Shift in the Mobile, AL Facility. The Material Handler per forms duties related to the storage and...

Material Handler

  • Mobile, AL (18 miles from Loxley, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mobile, AL (18 miles from Loxley, AL)
  • 4 days ago

To carry out simple operations (physical inventory, packing, etc.) using handling equipment and machinery (lift table, hand truck, cages, hoists, straps, etc.) not requiring a drivers permit (pallet...

Material Handler

  • Mobile, AL (18 miles from Loxley, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mobile, AL (18 miles from Loxley, AL)
  • 4 days ago

Order picking, packing, wrapping, labeling products, and shrink-wrapping orders that are palletized according to a standard operating procedure, making a note to follow any special instructions on orders...

1st Shift Part-Time Warehouse Associate

  • Loxley, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Loxley, AL
  • 5 days ago

Physical Requirements: • Frequently required to lift and place product weighing up to 45 pounds on pallets at various heights. • Frequently move merchandise from warehouse stock and prepare product...

Stock Associate

  • Mobile, AL (18 miles from Loxley, AL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mobile, AL (18 miles from Loxley, AL)
  • 6 days ago

Why Youll Love World Market For over 60 years, we have searched the globe for design inspiration, emerging trends, and time-honored handicrafts, to bring you stylish home decor, quality furniture,...

Warehouse Team Member

  • Mobile, AL (18 miles from Loxley, AL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Mobile, AL (18 miles from Loxley, AL)
  • 10 days ago

Work any assigned shift (1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd ) Tools and equipment that will be used: Material handling equipment; forklift, parts picker, tugger, floor jack, counter scale, and push dolly....

1st Shift Full-Time Warehouse Associate

  • Loxley, AL
  • 10 days ago
  • Loxley, AL
  • 10 days ago

Physical Requirements: • Frequently required to lift and place product weighing up to 45 pounds on pallets at various heights. • Frequently move merchandise from warehouse stock and prepare product...

Warehouse Associate (Seasonal)

  • Mobile, AL (18 miles from Loxley, AL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Mobile, AL (18 miles from Loxley, AL)
  • 11 days ago

Perform one or more distribution-related functions that allow, as the business requires, assignment across various functions such as checking, picking, packing, replenishment, bin/bulk order fill, bin...

Warehouse Associate - Loader/Unloader - 2nd Shift

  • Mobile, AL (18 miles from Loxley, AL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Mobile, AL (18 miles from Loxley, AL)
  • 15 days ago

Requisition Number: 207834 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Warehouse Associate - Loader/Unloader to support the Rental Division. Loader/Unloaders are responsible for driving company trucks to...

Warehouse Worker - Urgent Vacancies

  • Mobile, AL (18 miles from Loxley, AL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Mobile, AL (18 miles from Loxley, AL)
  • 22 days ago

other material handling equipment Sort, place and stock materials on racks, shelves, or in bins Monitor and maintain inventory levels post id: ... [ ]...

Warehouse Associate (AL, Mobile)

  • Mobile, AL (18 miles from Loxley, AL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Mobile, AL (18 miles from Loxley, AL)
  • 24 days ago

lift 35+ lbs repetitively throughout the shift Ability to reach, bend, and stoop frequently Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment Forklift and powered pallet jack experience required...

Delivery Material Handler / Roof Loader

  • Robertsdale, AL (10 miles from Loxley, AL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Robertsdale, AL (10 miles from Loxley, AL)
  • 25 days ago

Joining Beacon Building Products as a Delivery Material Handler / Roof Loader means becoming part of a values-driven organization. Our core principles guide everything we do: putting people first,...

Warehouse Order Selector - Part Time

  • Loxley, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Loxley, AL
  • 30+ days ago

warehouse experience 1 year of high-volume order selecting 1 year of experience with ride-on electric pallet jack Ability to lift 50+ pounds comfortably and unassisted A collaborative, team-focused...

Forklift Driver

  • Mobile, AL (18 miles from Loxley, AL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mobile, AL (18 miles from Loxley, AL)
  • 30+ days ago

Hand-stacks product from partial pallets onto full pallets of product. For additional information about pay ranges, click here....

Material Handler

  • Mobile, AL (18 miles from Loxley, AL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mobile, AL (18 miles from Loxley, AL)
  • 30+ days ago

kneeling Ability to carry, stack, and lift pieces of lumber and materials Perform necessary tasks to ensure good housekeeping for a safe and efficient operation Operate motorized and non-motorized material...

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Salary for Yard Driver Jobs in Loxley, AL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Yard Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

Yard Drivers in Loxley, AL offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.5%
Bachelor's Degree
17.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.9%
Associate's Degree
11.6%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Some College
2.3%
Some High School
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Yard Drivers in Loxley, AL
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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