Job Description

Distribution Center Yard Driver

The Distribution Center Yard Driver works in collaboration with the Transportation and Distribution Center teams to perform the daily trailer movement, yard operations, and dispatch functions for the Distribution Center. Safety and accuracy are of utmost importance. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt, position.

Be part of something new! Be a valued and much appreciated part of our team in our 1,000,000 square-foot automated distribution center in Coppell, Texas.

The Container Store was founded in 1978. We are the nation's original and leading retailer of storage and organization products from custom closets to solutions for every space in your home. The Container Store has store locations from coast to coast and a thriving online business.

Here's a sneak peek at our world-class Distribution Center.

Position Reports To:

Distribution Supervisor Inbound

We believe in taking care of our team. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond just health insurance (though we've got that covered too!). Here at The Container Store, we're passionate about helping you contain your health, grow your career, and find balance in your life.

Here's a peek at what you can expect:

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your loved ones well.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with optional investment guidance and assistance offered through Fidelity.
• Unique "1equals3" website for easy access to your benefits information and company updates.
• Competitive sick pay and PTO plan to ensure you can take time off to recharge and come back feeling your best.

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Stores Physical Requirements

State Specific Notices

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Physically moves trailers from yard to dock doors for Inbound and Outbound operations with performance and safety expectations utilizing and driving yard tractor

Accounts for all trailers in the yard utilizing Dock/Yard Management tool, ensuring accuracy of trailer locations, and taking action with carriers, transportation team and DC Ops as required

Dispatches outbound loads, checks in carriers, directs carrier trailer drop off and manages all BOLs and carrier shipment documents

Updates and manages 'After Hours' carrier pickup log for outbound store trucks and communicates, problem solves and escalates any issues

Performs multiple yard audits per day to ensure all after hours pickups are accurately staged and picked up as expected along with yard accuracy

Effectively works with others with expectations to perform secondary tasks as needed to support DC Operations (i.e. dock sorting, receiving, putaway, etc)Maintains yard safety by monitoring the activities and behaviors of Carriers as they operate within the perimeter of yard

Maintains equipment safety by completing required maintenance tasks and equipment safety audits

Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment

Contributes to a clean and safe Distribution Center

Consistently arrives promptly to work the assigned schedule

Responsible for maintaining discretion related to all confidential/sensitive company and customer information

Performs other requested tasks and duties

Experience and Skills Required:

Must meet all DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including passing the MVR, criminal background and the DOT physical

Complies with all federal, state, and local regulations for the secure and safe operation of a motor vehicle

Possess skill to maneuver and safely position 20' to 53' trailers in tight parking spaces and dock door positions, including blind side backing

Ability to pass background checks and investigations due to foreign, federal, state and local regulations; based on position responsibility and sensitivity, periodic check and reinvestigations may be performed

Is committed to working scheduled hours and has the flexibility to work additional hours based on changing business needs

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization

Ability to quickly separate the mission-critical tasks from the lower priority tasks; focuses on the most value-added projects of the day or week

Flexible, with a positive attitude and passion for knowledge

Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once

Possesses focused attention to detail and solid organizational and prioritization skills while working quickly and accurately under pressure

Professional manner and strong communication skills internally and with outside vendor partners

Makes strategic and effective decisions in the best interest of our customers and our company, taking care to objectively process information

Ability to work within and exemplify The Container Store brand which we describe as matchless, fun, authentic, team, sustainable, life-changing, unique, trust and partnership

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