Gate Guard

Americold•South Plainfield, NJ

5d•$18 - $18

About The Position

Responsible for the access control of all incoming and outgoing traffic into the facility yard. Documents arrival of trucks and trailers into the various systems. Checks accuracy of the paperwork and the loads of trucks and trailers upon their exit from the facility yard. At some facilities, may be required to perform physical door checks throughout the facility.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and understand directions.
Previous related experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Excellent and proven interpersonal and customer service skills (Verbal and written)
Proven ability to cope with conflict, stress and crisis situations.
Able to work in a fast paced, dynamic, high stress environment.
Excellent communication and verbal skills with all levels of the organization
Clean driving record, if assignment requires operating a company security vehicle

Responsibilities

Guard the entrance the facility and grounds, warehouse, or other property to control traffic to and from buildings and grounds
Prevent unauthorized individuals from entering restricted areas
Opens gates to allow entrance or exit of employees, truckers, and authorized visitors
Check the credentials or approved roster before admitting anyone thru the gates
Directs visitors and truckers to various parts of grounds or buildings
Inspects outgoing traffic to prevent unauthorized removal of company property or product
Data entry to record number of trucks, work orders or other carriers entering or leaving facility
Input data into system
Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as theft, equipment or property damage, presence of unauthorized persons or unusual occurrences
Answer telephone and transfer calls to different departments
May be required to operate a company security vehicle to perform physical door checks
Perform other duties as required