Yard Hostler

Deckers • Moreno Valley, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Hostler is responsible for safely operating a yard tractor to manage trailer movements within the yard. This role involves coordinating with the team to ensure efficient trailer pool management, conducting yard checks, and maintaining yard cleanliness. The Yard Hostler will also interact with incoming carriers, assign docks, and enforce safety guidelines. Additionally, this position requires performing pre/post-trip inspections, ensuring accuracy of paperwork, and potentially assisting with warehouse functions or making deliveries outside the property. The role demands strong problem-solving, multitasking, and communication skills, with the ability to work in various weather conditions and under time constraints.

Requirements

• Class A License
• Must be able to lift cases weighing 20-60 pounds
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and DOT physical requirements
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to utilize a computer and basic Excel & Outlook.
• Strong problem solving and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to deliver under time constraints.
• Communication and customer service skills.
• Work well with diverse groups from multiple organizations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preferred in hauling consumer products and perishable consumer goods (for example, transporting unstable loads or hauling different weights on different trip segments)
• Experience operating a tractor-trailer in different conditions (for example, highway driving, side/local roads, city/country, maneuvering in tight spaces)
• Maintain forklift certification to assist with warehouse functions when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate yard tractor safely to remove loaded trailers from docks and stage empty trailers by priority in the appropriate door.
• Greet and provide direction to incoming carriers; give dock assignments.
• Coordinate with the team to manage the trailer pool schedule effectively.
• Conduct frequent yard checks; proactively monitor & communicate trailer pool status.
• Maintain yard cleanliness and 5S standards.
• Make 40-60 trailer moves per shift.
• Ensure utmost accuracy of BOL paperwork and trailer seals.
• Enforce yard safety guidelines with carriers; provide yard safety suggestions.
• Perform pre/post trip truck checklists; keep equipment clean.
• Make deliveries outside of property when necessary.

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all the other beautiful parts of your identity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed