Yard Hostler (Weekend, Days)

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Yard Hostler is responsible for ensuring that trailers are moved within our yard in a safe and efficient manner by utilizing a Terminal Tractor. Yard Hostler is also responsible for yard management, good housekeeping, and ensuring that yard rules/standards are being adhered to.

Areas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

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  Week 1: Friday – Sunday 5am – 5pm
  Week 2: Thursday – Sunday 5am – 5pm

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Ensure effective and safe use of all equipment and PPE (personal protective equipment) as needed
  • Complete pre-trip inspections and maintain energy source for Terminal Tractor and other equipment as needed
  • Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures provided by the company or any regulatory entities
  • Safely operate a Terminal Tractor to move trailers in and out of the dock doors and parking stalls

• • Maintain trailers by inspecting to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order
  • Performing trailer inventory checks and yard audits
  • Ensure quality by maintaining records, logs and forms, including any forms required by the company and any other regulatory entity (i.e., Pre trip inspection sheets)
  • Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, operating Powered Industrial Truck (PIT). e.g., forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and/or other equipment within the facility
  • Deliver results while putting the customer first (internal and external)
  • Use of electronic equipment to ensure accurate tracking of inventory within the facility
  • Work as a team within the facility to prevent yard bottle necks and continuously look for effective and efficient methods
  • Build strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners

EXPERIENCE

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

that matter most for this role:

• EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, & EDUCATION (IF APPLICABLE) REQUIRED
• Minimum of one year of Yard Hostler operation experience (preferred)
• Prior exposure to CPG and/or Food & Beverage industries (preferred)
• Able to demonstrate decision making and problem-solving skills
• Basic understanding of computer systems and/or warehouse management (WM) systems
• Fluent in English, additional language skills beneficial
• Have the ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach, and climb steps and/or ladders to perform necessary actions for the role
• Occasionally lift, move, and place up to 75 pounds
• Position has exposure to moving mechanical parts, varying temperature, and weather conditions
• Ability to be certified for and responsibly operate Terminal Tractor, Powered Industrial Truck (PIT). e.g., forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and/or other equipment within the facility
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following company standards and procedures
• At least 18 years old
• Ability to demonstrate verbal and written communication skills
• Has an active drivers license and clean driving record

• Travel 0-10%
• Permanent
• Benefits eligible