Equipment Operator (Hostler/Forklift Operator) Sunday - Thursday; Garland, TX
About The Position
This role is responsible for carefully moving packages and materials around our facilities. Key duties include safely unloading and loading trailers, performing administrative tasks related to these operations, identifying and reporting damages or shortages, inspecting forklifts for defects, and maintaining a safe and orderly work environment. The position also involves ensuring freight is correctly counted and loaded, securing freight for transit, operating an air compressor, and communicating with leads regarding trailer move prioritization. The operator will document trailer moves, perform yard checks, ensure seals are on trailers, track trailer inspections, maintain grounds cleanliness, and assist customer carriers. Compliance with facility safety requirements and company policies is essential.
Requirements
- One to two years of forklift operator related experience or equivalent.
- Minimum 1-year hostler related experience.
- Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods.
- Operate yard truck in a safe manner.
- Drive and operate a vehicle under 15 mph in and around facility.
- Safe truck and trailer operating skills are required.
- Experience with backing 53-foot trailers.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards.
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
- Acute attention to detail.
- Ability to speak, read and write the English proficiently.
- Must be able to execute all functions and meet all demands safely, posing no threat to themselves or those around them while doing so, and must willingly comply with applicable safety regulations in the completion of all work.
Nice To Haves
- Sit-down propane forklift experience is a plus.
- A current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred; however, verifiable experience will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Safely unload materials and merchandise from incoming trailers and load them to assigned outbound trailers.
- Perform required administrative tasks for inbound unloading and outbound loading.
- Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
- Inspect forklift to determine the need for repairs and note any defects on pre-shift inspection form.
- Help maintain a safe and orderly environment in the facilities.
- Ensure freight is counted and loaded in the right DC trailer.
- Secure freight for transit.
- Operate air compressor for airbag usage.
- Responsible for the movement and spotting of trailers to facilitate the needs of the warehouse in sorting and processing material for shipment.
- Communicate with the Inbound and Outbound Lead’s on trailer move prioritization.
- Document and perform trailer moves on both the Inbound and Outbound operations.
- Perform yard checks throughout the day for Inbound and Outbound.
- Responsible for insuring seals are on applicable trailers.
- Track trailer inspections.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the grounds.
- Assist customer’s carriers with instruction and direction while on the yard.
- Verify and/or report damages.
- Function and interact daily with facility personnel and comply with facility safety requirements.
- Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.
- Other duties as required and assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
