Job Description

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:

• 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

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