Take your career further with McLane!
The McLane team is the driving force behind our success. A diverse group of professionals, from Sales and IT to Dispatchers and Mechanics, work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. Their dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit are essential to achieving our goals and supporting other teams within the organization. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to learn from industry leaders, develop your skills, and build lasting connections with colleagues nationwide.
The Yardspotter position is responsible for providing support for trailer movement at the distribution center, as well as assisting preparation of trailers for shipping and monitoring the status of loaded trailers.
Benefits you can count on:
Position Summary
Operate a yard tractor to safely move trailers within the distribution center yard. This role focuses on trailer movement, door spotting, and supporting warehouse flow - no over-the-road driving required.
Key Responsibilities
What This Role Is NOT
(This is strictly a yard movement position.)
Physical & Work Environment
Fit the following? We want you here!
Moving America forward - together.
We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.
Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/
The McLane team is the driving force behind our success. A diverse group of professionals, from Sales and IT to Dispatchers and Mechanics, work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. Their dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit are essential to achieving our goals and supporting other teams within the organization. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to learn from industry leaders, develop your skills, and build lasting connections with colleagues nationwide.
The Yardspotter position is responsible for providing support for trailer movement at the distribution center, as well as assisting preparation of trailers for shipping and monitoring the status of loaded trailers.
Benefits you can count on:
- Pay rate: $21.40 per hour.
- The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 2:00pm-10:30pm.
- Generous benefits that start on your 60th day: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
- Earn vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one and paid holidays after 90 days.
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
- Additional benefits: pet insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!
Position Summary
Operate a yard tractor to safely move trailers within the distribution center yard. This role focuses on trailer movement, door spotting, and supporting warehouse flow - no over-the-road driving required.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate yard truck to move trailers between dock doors and yard locations
- Back trailers into assigned dock doors for loading and unloading
- Hook and unhook trailers, including air/electrical lines
- Perform routine yard checks and monitor trailer locations
- Inspect trailers for visible damage or safety concerns and report issues
- Ensure trailers are properly secured and ready for loading/unloading
- Fuel yard equipment as needed
- Wash and clean tractors and trailers as part of routine yard maintenance
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized yard
What This Role Is NOT
- No over-the-road driving
- No route deliveries
- No product picking or order selecting
(This is strictly a yard movement position.)
Physical & Work Environment
- Frequent entering/exiting of equipment
- Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
- Walking the yard as needed to verify trailer locations
- Occasional washing/cleaning of equipment
Qualifications you'll bring as a Yardspotter Teammate: - Have a High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- No Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) required.
- Have accident free driving record for the past three years desired.
- Be able to read and comprehend an extensive variety of related written instructions.
- Be able to understand equipment ID numbering system.
- Be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to accomplish the essential job functions.
- Comply with company work rules and safety rules.
- Insure attendance and punctuality within company standards.
- Be able to lift, lower, carry, push, pull dividers and bulkheads inside trailers.
- This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.
Fit the following? We want you here!
- Safety-focused
- Reliable
- Adaptable
- Dedicated
Moving America forward - together.
We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.
Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/

