3rd Shift Yard Hostler I.
About The Position
The Yard Hostler I operates an industrial yard tractor and/or box truck to move trailers within the yard and support shipping, receiving, cross-dock, and production operations. The role follows Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) rules, seven-point inspections, V.V.T.T. inspections, internal delivery-acceptance procedures, and applicable policies and safety standards. Duties include hooking and unhooking trailers, moving trailers to and from dock doors, securing and sealing outbound trailer doors, organizing trailer and product locations, maintaining the trailer pool in coordination with the warehouse team, and conducting yard checks. The employee also cleans and refuels designated vehicles, completes equipment checks, identifies potential maintenance needs, and keeps the yard orderly and safe. When not driving, the employee assists with cross-dock, receiving, or production functions as needed. The position is scheduled from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Overtime may be required, including weekends. Work takes place indoors and outdoors under warehouse conditions, with exposure to weather, dust, noise, machinery, and a hectic, fast-paced environment. The job involves operating powered equipment, wearing required personal protective equipment, and performing physical tasks including frequent lifting or moving of up to 60 pounds.
Requirements
- Active driver's license.
- One to three years of driving experience.
- Knowledge of applicable truck-driving rules and regulations.
- Ability to read, write, identify colors, sizes, quantities, labels, and SKU information.
- Basic math skills for counting and determining quantities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
- Ability to work tractor-trailer components, including bending and cranking landing gear, climbing in and out of cabs, and sitting for extended periods.
- Strong organization and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize daily responsibilities.
- Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to adapt and handle unexpected situations, including traffic and weather conditions.
- Ability to follow directions, adjust priorities or duties as business needs require, and support or rotate to other production functions.
- Ability to learn the Internal Operating System and operate a Radio Frequency (RF) unit.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including with diverse groups from multiple organizations.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to comprehend verbal and written instructions.
- Willingness to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and other weather conditions.
- Must complete and maintain equipment certification in compliance with OSHA requirements.
- Willingness to work required overtime, which may include weekends.
- Basic English literacy for machine operation and daily paperwork.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma preferred.
- Experience operating a tractor-trailer preferred.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate the yard truck and/or box truck around the yard.
- Use the yard tractor to remove loaded trailers from docks and stage empty trailers by priority at the appropriate doors.
- Hook and unhook trailers, move trailers in and out of doors, and secure and seal outbound trailer doors.
- Organize and document product and trailer locations.
- Coordinate with the warehouse team to manage the trailer pool in accordance with the dock schedule.
- Greet incoming carriers, provide directions, and assign docks.
- Conduct frequent yard checks and monitor and communicate trailer pool status.
- Enforce yard safety guidelines with carriers and provide yard safety suggestions.
- Perform pre- and post-operation checklists, keep equipment clean, and clean and refuel designated vehicles.
- Inspect vehicles for potential maintenance needs.
- Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product according to standard operating procedures.
- Follow C-TPAT rules, seven-point inspections, V.V.T.T. inspections, and internal procedures for accepting deliveries.
- Assist with cross-dock and receiving processes, or production functions, when not driving or as business needs require.
- Comply with all company policies and standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
