Yard Spotter - 2nd Shift

🚚 Yard Spotter – 2nd Shift
2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. | Outdoor, Active Role | Busy Logistics Yard
This 2nd‑shift role focuses on safely moving, spotting, and backing trailers in a fast‑paced yard environment. You’ll work outdoors in all weather, support loading/unloading, and keep trailer flow running smoothly.
⭐ What You’ll Do
• Move, spot, and back trailers into tight dock doors with precision
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Reposition loaded and empty containers using yard trucks
• Support loading/unloading and perform general yard labor tasks
• Work outdoors in all weather while maintaining safety and pace
• Inspect trailers/containers to confirm product status
• Coordinate trailer moves with warehouse and dock teams
• Follow all safety rules around trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment
• Train on 1st shift to learn yard layout and procedures
• Adapt to rotating weekend and shift schedules
⭐ What Makes You a Great Fit
• 2+ years as a Yard Spotter or Truck Spotter
• Strong backing skills in tight dock areas
• Experience in active yard or dock environments
• Comfortable working outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and snow
• Able to support loading/unloading as part of daily work
• Basic yard‑truck driving skills
• Safety‑minded and aware around heavy equipment
• Reliable and consistent with schedules
⭐ Preferred Experience
• Forklift experience
• Logistics, warehouse, or distribution background
• Comfort with general labor and trailer handling
• Willingness to learn new procedures and shift patterns
• Clear communication with yard and dock teams
⭐ Why You’ll Like This Job
You’ll join a team‑oriented logistics operation that values safety, reliability, and hands‑on work. This role offers:
• Consistent 2nd‑shift hours
• Outdoor, active work
• Skill‑building with yard equipment
• A stable environment with long‑term growth potential
⭐ Work Environment
• Outdoor yard work in all temperatures and weather
• Active environment with trailers, containers, yard trucks, forklifts
• Primary schedule: 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• Training schedule: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Rotating weekend hours:
• Saturday: 5:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
• Sunday: 11:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Yorktown, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Yorktown,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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