Warehouse Yard Driver - Relief

Date:  May 7, 2025
Location: 

OLATHE, KS, US, 66202

Join the team at Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company! 

 

Days/Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 1:00pm - 9:30pm. Must be flexible to cover other shifts for vacation coverage.

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the Warehouse Yard Driver is to operate specialized vehicles such as yard trucks or shunt trucks to transport trailers and containers within the warehouse yard. This is a critical role in maintaining the flow of goods, optimizing yard organization, and contributing to overall warehouse efficiency.

Job Responsibilities

Yard Truck Operation:

  • Safely operate yard trucks to move trailers, containers, and other equipment within the warehouse yard.
  • Perform pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure the vehicle's safety and functionality.

Trailer Management:

  • Position trailers and containers in designated locations within the yard for loading and unloading.
  • Ensure that trailers are properly secured and chocked when parked.

Coordinated Communication:

  • Collaborate with warehouse personnel, forklift operators, and loading/unloading teams to coordinate the movement of goods.
  • Communicate effectively via two-way radio or other communication tools.

Safety Compliance:

  • Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Report any safety hazards, incidents, or near misses promptly.

Maintenance and Reporting:

  • Report any vehicle malfunctions or maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel.
  • Maintain accurate records of trailer movements, fuel consumption, and vehicle inspections.

Yard Organization:

  • Assist in maintaining a well-organized and efficient warehouse yard layout.
  • Help identify opportunities for yard optimization and communicate suggestions to supervisors.

Job Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • A minimum of one year of work experience is required.
  • Proven experience operating yard trucks or shunt trucks is preferred.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures related to yard truck operation.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Attention to detail and strong observational skills.

Physical Requirements

  • Acute Vision: Constant (observing both near and far, reading documents)
  • Climbing:  Frequent entering and exiting the cab of a truck
  • Driving:  Constant travel in and around the Heartland campus.
  • Speaking: Frequent (able to communicate using electronic devices)
  • Mobility: Frequent travel throughout the office environment, production, and warehouse areas
  • Bending/Squatting: Occasionally (conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections)
  • Lifting: Occasionally 50 lbs. or less
  • Climate: Frequent work in a non-climate controlled environment (cold, hot)

Pay: $20.50 an hour

 

About Heartland Coca-Cola

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company produces, sells, and distributes the highest quality and best tasting Coca-Cola and Monster Beverages across the states of Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois.  Our brand offerings provide multiple beverage options in non-alcoholic categories including sparkling soft drinks, water, ingredient enhanced, isotonics, tea, energy, juice, coffee and nutrition.  We value our people, customers and community which drives our passion to work and win together as a team.

Benefits and Other Information

We offer a competitive benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs and tuition reimbursement.  Part-time employees are eligible for paid time off, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Pre-employment background check is required.

Heartland Coca-Cola is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and any other class protected by law.  Veteran friendly.

 

Requisition ID: 222167
Company: Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC

Disability Accommodation for Applicants

Heartland Coca-Cola is committed to providing individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations in its job application and hiring process. If you have difficulty using our on-line application system because of a disability, you may contact us at the following email address and phone number: asnyder@heartlandcocacola.com or (316) 858-8726.

This email address is reserved for individuals who require an accommodation due to a disability only. The Heartland Coca-Cola representative who monitors this email account will not have access to existing profiles in the system and will be unable to provide any application status updates.


Nearest Major Market: Kansas City