Hostler Spotter

Biagi Bros Transportation • St. Louis, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for moving full trailers of empty bottles from the warehouse to the appropriate door for unloading by forklift operator. Operate a single axle spotting tractor and take direction from the warehouse team leader for assignment activity. As directed by dispatcher and or team leader, hook to full trailers of bottles, transport a short distance to the appropriate dock door and back in the door. Monitor all docks for trailers that have been unloaded and pull empty trailers from the doors and replace with full loads. Work with forklift operator to load outbound dunnage. Primarily work is performed in a hostler truck/outdoors. Employee will be exposed to hot, cold, wet, diesel fumes, noise, allergens, moving equipment, etc. typically found at busy shipping location. Driver may be required to complete tasks inside the warehouse depending on requirements of the customer where there is exposure to noise, heat, cold, moving equipment, etc. Punctuality and regular attendance is mandatory. Other duties and assignments as requested by management.

Requirements

• Ability to safely and efficiently spot, drop and hook trailers using a spotting tractor
• Ability to effectively communicate using direct-connect devices
• Able to follow instructions from dispatchers and team leaders
• Must possess demonstrated history of excellent attendance
• Possess the confidence and ability to multi-task in pressure situations
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills, active listening skills, and ability to maintain focus amid distractions
• Problem solving skills and willingness and ability to take decisive action to overcome anticipated and unanticipated obstacles
• HS diploma or equivalent work experience
• Must be willing to work any shift and non-standard work weeks as assigned
• Minimum of two years of verifiable Class-A CDL experience
• Minimum one year spotting experience
• Verifiable participation in a DOT approved random drug and alcohol testing program
• Proficiency on computer, using MS Office (Excel, Work, and Outlook) required
• Effective professional written and verbal communication skills
• Active driver’s license in good standing
• Lifting and carrying boxes of equipment/product (not to exceed 50 lbs.)
• Climbing into/out of the yard goat multiple times per day
• Climbing into/out of a trailer
• Climbing a ladder
• Walking/standing/sitting/climbing for long periods of time

Responsibilities

• Moving full trailers of empty bottles from the warehouse to the appropriate door for unloading by forklift operator
• Operating a single axle spotting tractor and taking direction from the warehouse team leader for assignment activity
• Hooking to full trailers of bottles, transporting a short distance to the appropriate dock door and backing in the door
• Monitoring all docks for trailers that have been unloaded and pulling empty trailers from the doors and replacing with full loads
• Working with forklift operator to load outbound dunnage
• Completing tasks inside the warehouse depending on requirements of the customer
• Punctuality and regular attendance is mandatory
• Performing other duties and assignments as requested by management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED