Yard Driver Jobs in Martinsburg, WV

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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Forklift Operator - Warehouse

  • Monoflo International
  • Winchester, VA (23 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Winchester, VA (23 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 10 hours ago

They operate sit-down lifts, utilize RF scan guns, pallet wrappers, dock levers, and tablets....

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Forklift Driver

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Winchester, VA (23 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Winchester, VA (23 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 10 hours ago

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

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Material Handler: 7am-3:30pm M-F

  • Kingspan
  • Winchester, VA (23 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Winchester, VA (23 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 21 hours ago

Join the Kingspan Insulation team, an industry-leading manufacturer of innovative insulation solutions. We are committed to providing architects, specifiers, and contractors with high-quality,...

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Packaging Operator (Rotational Shift)

  • Clorox
  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 23 hours ago
  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 23 hours ago

Tasks will include working safely at all times without exception, receiving raw materials, operating and maintaining high speed packaging equipment, palletizing finished product, performing quality...

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Warehouse Lift Operator Material Handler First Shift

  • Ryder
  • Hagerstown, MD (17 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (17 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 23 hours ago

Responsibilities Perform warehouse function, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting Performing duties within performance measurement...

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Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Ryder System
  • Inwood, WV (6 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 1 day ago
  • Inwood, WV (6 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Perform warehouse function, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting Performing duties within performance measurement...

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Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st Shift

  • Ryder System
  • Inwood, WV (6 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 1 day ago
  • Inwood, WV (6 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Perform warehouse function, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting Performing duties within performance measurement...

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Material Handler / Storekeeper - Full Time

  • United Airlines
  • Dulles, VA (11 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dulles, VA (11 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 1 day ago

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world...

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Forklift Warehouse Operator

  • Ryder System
  • Inwood, WV (6 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 1 day ago
  • Inwood, WV (6 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Perform warehouse function, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting Performing duties within performance measurement...

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Forklift Operator Warehouse

  • Ryder System
  • Inwood, WV (6 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 1 day ago
  • Inwood, WV (6 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Perform warehouse function, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting Performing duties within performance measurement...

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IAD Cargo Warehouse Agent

  • Dulles, VA (11 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dulles, VA (11 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 1 day ago

Your activities Load/unload air cargo from/to trucks Prepare and palletize cargo as needed Make sure paperwork reled to the cargo is correct Assure proper handling and delivery of cargo and operion...

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Material Handler

  • Lakeside Books
  • Hagerstown, MD (21 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (21 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 1 day ago

Ability to push/pull up to 1,100 lbs. utilizing a manual pallet jack....

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Warehouse Material Handler - 3rd Shift

  • US Venture
  • Winchester, VA (23 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 1 day ago
  • Winchester, VA (23 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 1 day ago

U.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., brings together more than 100 years of experience as an industry leader in the distribution of tires, undercar parts, and lubricants to...

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Shipping and Receiving Clerk 1

  • Lakeside Books
  • Hagerstown, MD (17 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (17 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 2 days ago

Loading & Unloading: Move product on and off trucks using pallet jacks and forklifts; manually stock dollies of product onto pallets....

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Hagerstown Production - Sr. Warehouse Worker

  • Lifetime Brands
  • Hagerstown, MD (17 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (17 miles from Martinsburg, WV)
  • 3 days ago

Warehouse Worker, you will rely on limited experience and judgment to perform one or more of the following functions including but not limited to receiving, picking, packing, unpacking, assembling,...

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Demographic Data for Martinsburg, WV

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Salary for Yard Driver Jobs in Martinsburg, WV

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Yard Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

Yard Drivers in Martinsburg, WV offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.2%
Bachelor's Degree
17.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.9%
Associate's Degree
11.7%
Master's Degree
4.0%
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 Martinsburg, WV
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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