1st Shift Warehouse Worker-Yardhorse Operator

Great Lakes Cheese•Wausau, WI

About The Position

The Yardhorse Operator moves loaded and unloaded trailers between the yard trailer parking area and dock using a yardhorse, operating it safely. Approximately 40% of the workday is spent operating the yardhorse, while the remaining 60% is spent performing standard warehouse duties. The role also supports safe yard operations, trailer inspections and inventory, shipping and receiving activities, and warehouse tasks. Employees are expected to follow safety policies and procedures and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and the Safe Quality Food Program to meet customer and consumer quality expectations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic knowledge of raw and finished goods materials.
Understanding of shipping and receiving processes and related equipment.
Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.
Ability to constantly stand and walk, and bend, flex, and extend the neck.
Ability to frequently grip, reach, lift, and pull with either hand.
Ability to frequently handle materials from floor to waist and waist to shoulder, and to push, pull, and carry.
Ability to safely operate tow motors or other motorized vehicles in tight quarters.
Ability to handle product weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with an average temperature of 50–60°F.
Ability to wear required protective equipment, which may include hair nets, ear plugs or muffs, hardhats, and safety glasses.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a CDL.
Prior yardhorse or tractor-trailer experience.
Lift truck experience.
Experience using a barcode-driven (RF) operation.

Responsibilities

Move loaded and unloaded trailers between the yard parking area and dock using the yardhorse.
Seal trailers when they exit the dock door.
Inspect yardhorse equipment and trailers daily and report unsafe conditions to the manager.
Park trailers in the yard while maintaining required distances and staging arrangements.
Communicate with outside carrier drivers, including breaking seals when needed.
Oversee pre-loaded trailers and their unit operation.
Maintain daily trailer inventory records through yard checks.
Ensure reefer units are fueled when required.
Use downtime productively and complete warehouse functions and tasks.
Perform daily security perimeter checks, including plant doors and suspicious vehicles or activities, and report findings to the manager.
Follow safety policies and procedures for all assignments and tasks.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, policies, and procedures in the Safe Quality Food Program.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Manager or Lead.