Yard Truck/Load Securement

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.•Salina, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Great Plains Manufacturing is hiring an Outside Shipper/Load Securement person at its Salina, Kansas facility. The position works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime as needed, and reports to the Shipping Manager. The role involves inspecting shipments, crating, and equipment; securing loads in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies; and transporting loaded, secured trailers to staging areas. The employee must follow company policies, OSHA safety regulations, and applicable state and federal rules, and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment. Work may occur outdoors in all weather and during daylight or nighttime hours. Great Plains Manufacturing is headquartered in Salina, Kansas, and is a subsidiary of Kubota. The company describes itself as a Kansas leader in agricultural implement design, engineering, and manufacturing, with more than 2,000 employees across eight Kansas communities.

Requirements

Maintain paperwork accurately.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and during daylight or nighttime hours.
Willingness to work overtime or flexible hours on short notice.

Nice To Haves

CDL A license with no more than two moving violations in the previous three years.
Ability to obtain a forklift license.
Knowledge of Great Plains product structure.

Responsibilities

Follow Great Plains policies and OSHA safety regulations, and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
Comply with applicable state and federal agency rules and regulations.
Execute proper load-securement procedures.
Safely drive and work in daylight as well as at night.
Review loaded shipments to determine whether they can be secured in accordance with DOT regulations and company policies for safe travel on public roads and highways.
Inspect crating and equipment for safety and quality.
Secure outbound loads according to DOT regulations and company policies.
Transport loaded and secured trailers to staging areas.
Review bills of lading to ensure the paperwork is correct.
Recommend quality improvement initiatives to the GPM Safety Team.