1st Shift Warehouse Worker-Yardhorse Operator

Great Lakes Cheese•Wausau, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Yardhorse Operator moves loaded and unloaded trailers between the yard trailer-parking area and the dock using a yardhorse, then returns trailers to the parking area, operating safely. On average, approximately 40% of the workday is spent operating the yardhorse; the remaining 60% is spent inside the warehouse performing standard warehouse duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic product 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; bend, flex, and extend the neck; and frequently grip, reach, lift, and pull with either hand.
Ability to frequently handle material from floor to waist and waist to shoulder, and to push, pull, and carry.
Ability to handle product weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to use motor skills to safely drive tow motors or other motorized vehicles in tight quarters.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Seal trailers when they exit the dock door.
Inspect yardhorse equipment and all trailers daily, and report unsafe conditions to the manager.
Maintain a safe yard area by observing trailer distance and staging requirements.
Assist with communication with outside carrier drivers, including breaking seals.
Oversee pre-loaded trailers in regard to unit operation.
Keep daily trailer inventory records (yard check).
Ensure reefer units are fueled when required.
Use downtime productively.
Complete warehouse functions and tasks.
Perform daily perimeter security checks, including checking plant doors and watching for suspicious vehicles or activities, and report findings to the manager.
Perform assignments and job tasks according to stated safety policies and procedures.
Produce products in a manner that meets or exceeds customer and consumer quality and value expectations by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices and the policies and procedures in the Safe Quality Food Program.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Manager or Lead.