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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Weekday work,