3rd Shift Yard Hostler I

SanMar•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Hostler I safely operates an industrial yard tractor and/or box truck to move trailers around the yard and support shipping and receiving. The role follows Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) rules, seven-point inspections, V.V.T.T. inspections, and internal delivery acceptance procedures. It includes moving trailers to and from dock doors, organizing and documenting trailer locations, securing outbound trailer doors, maintaining the trailer pool, and communicating yard status and safety information. When not driving, the employee may assist with cross-dock, receiving, or production work as needed.

Requirements

Active driver's license.
High school diploma preferred.
One to three years of driving experience.
Ability to read, write, identify colors, and recognize sizes, quantities, labels, and SKU information.
Basic math skills for counting and determining quantities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
Excellent organization skills, problem-solving ability, and ability to multitask and prioritize daily responsibilities.
Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision, independently and as part of a team, and with diverse groups.
Knowledge of applicable truck-driving rules and regulations.
Ability to adapt and handle unexpected situations, including traffic and weather conditions.
Ability to follow directions and adjust priorities or duties according to business needs, including rotating to other production functions.
Ability to learn the Internal Operating System and operate a Radio Frequency (RF) unit.
Excellent customer service and communication skills; ability to comprehend verbal and written instructions.
Willingness to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and other elements.
Must complete and maintain equipment certification in compliance with OSHA requirements.
Ability to work overtime as required, which may include weekends.
Ability to bend and crank landing gear, climb in and out of cabs, and sit for extended periods.
Basic English literacy for machine operation and daily paperwork.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a tractor-trailer.
High school diploma.

Responsibilities

Safely operate the yard truck and/or box truck around the yard.
Remove loaded trailers from docks and stage empty trailers by priority in appropriate doors.
Hook and unhook trailers and move trailers in and out of doors.
Secure and seal outbound trailer doors.
Organize and document product and trailer locations.
Coordinate with the warehouse team to manage the trailer pool according to the dock schedule.
Greet incoming carriers and provide directions and dock assignments.
Conduct frequent yard checks and communicate trailer pool status.
Enforce yard safety guidelines with carriers and provide yard safety suggestions.
Complete pre- and post-operation checklists and keep equipment clean.
Clean and refuel designated vehicles and inspect vehicles for potential maintenance needs.
Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product according to standard operating procedures.
Assist with cross-dock, receiving, or production functions when needed.
Comply with company policies and standards and perform other duties as assigned.