Gate Guard

Americold•South Plainfield, NJ

13h

About The Position

The Gate Guard controls access for incoming and outgoing traffic at the facility yard. The role documents truck and trailer arrivals in company systems, checks paperwork and loads as trucks and trailers leave, and may include physical door checks throughout the facility. The Gate Guard also monitors access to the facility, grounds, warehouse, and other property; directs authorized visitors and truckers; records traffic and activity; and reports irregularities. The position may require operating a company security vehicle to perform door checks.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and understand directions.
Previous related experience is preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, verbally and in writing.
Ability to cope with conflict, stress, and crisis situations.
Ability 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 the assignment requires operating a company security vehicle.
Ability to work Saturdays and overtime.

Nice To Haves

Previous related experience.
Clean driving record if the assignment requires operating a company security vehicle.

Responsibilities

Guard entrances to the facility, grounds, warehouse, or other property and control traffic to and from buildings and grounds.
Prevent unauthorized individuals from entering restricted areas.
Open gates for employees, truckers, and authorized visitors entering or leaving.
Check credentials or an approved roster before admitting people through the gates.
Direct visitors and truckers to locations on the grounds or in buildings.
Inspect outgoing traffic to prevent unauthorized removal of company property or products.
Enter data to record trucks, work orders, and other carriers entering or leaving the facility.
Input data into the system.
Write reports on daily activities and irregularities, including theft, damage, unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
Answer telephone calls and transfer them to the appropriate departments.
Operate a company security vehicle to perform physical door checks when required.
Perform other duties as required.