Yard Hostler

Odyssey•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

The Yard Hostler will be primarily responsible for maintaining the efficient flow of containers to support loading operations at both the dry and reefer docks.

Requirements

High school education; at least one to three years hostler experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Forklift Certification
General Warehousing
Analytical
Energy/Drive
Knowledgeable
Oral/Written Communication
SHE&S (Safety, Security)
Conceptual Ability
Team Player
Time Management
Punctual and Reliable
Personal Accountability
Interpersonal Skills
Conflict Management
Professionalism
Qualitative
Quantitative

Responsibilities

Moves trailers in/out of shipping and receiving doors.
Communicates with the dock regarding moves to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Performs various yard checks/audits.
Assists in maintaining Inbound and Outbound dock and staging areas.
Completes daily equipment inspection reports.
Ensures that all required processes are performed concerning proper paperwork, seals, locking and securing trailers, etc.
Completes other related duties as assigned. Takes the initiative in periods of downtime to complete other duties and remain productive.
Ability to stay focused and organized in periods of varying work volume, moving quickly to execute trailer moves safely and accurately.
Works with a pace that matches the urgency of workflow.
Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
Schedule flexibility to stay late or come in early in accordance with business needs for trailer moves.
ALL OTHER DUTIES AND PROJECTS AS ASSIGNED.