Truck Spotter - 2nd Shift

Maola Local Dairies • Hampton, VA

2d

About The Position

The Truck Spotter works closely with management to safely organize and move fleet trailers within the yard. The role involves placing and organizing trailers, checking fuel levels, tracking inventory, verifying loadout orders, completing daily reports, and communicating professionally with other departments. The position operates a yard truck to move trailers to and from docks and moves tankers in and out of the receiving bay. It also includes monitoring refrigerated trailer temperatures, maintaining and fueling yard tractors and trailers, conducting daily checklists, reporting needed repairs, removing trash, and washing out trailers.

This is a second-shift position from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The employee must be able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays. The stated hourly pay is $25.50. Retention bonuses of $1,000 after 90 days and $2,500 after six months are offered, subject to eligibility and terms.

The role requires a high school diploma, GED, or international equivalent; knowledge of pre- and post-trip inspections; and a valid driver’s license. Work may involve varying temperatures in a cooler room, contact with water or dairy liquids, noise levels of 90 decibels, and wet or slippery conditions. Physical duties include standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, regularly operating a truck, and lifting up to 50 pounds (or 25 pounds frequently).

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or international equivalent.
• Knowledge of performing pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to perform the described physical duties, including regularly operating a truck and lifting up to 50 pounds or 25 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Operate a yard truck to move trailers to and from the dock.
• Report all accidents immediately to a supervisor.
• Monitor the company-issued radio and return it to the battery charger at the end of each day.
• Monitor and adjust refrigerated trailer temperature settings according to load requirements.
• Maintain the cleanliness and fueling of yard tractors and trailers.
• Complete the daily check-off list and report needed yard tractor repairs to the Shipping Manager.
• Remove trash from and wash out trailers daily.
• Move tankers in and out of the receiving bay.
• Organize and place trailers in the yard.
• Check fuel levels, track inventory, verify loadout orders, and complete daily reports.
• Communicate and interact professionally with other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retention bonuses of $1,000 after 90 days and $2,500 after six months, subject to eligibility and terms

What This Job Offers

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