Yard Hostler (Weekend, Day)

Red Bull•Waddell, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Yard Hostler is responsible for ensuring that trailers are moved within our yard in a safe and efficient manner by utilizing a Terminal Tractor. Yard Hostler is also responsible for yard management, good housekeeping, and ensuring that yard rules/standards are being adhered to. This role involves the safe operation of a Terminal Tractor to move trailers, performing pre-trip inspections, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe work environment. The Yard Hostler will also be involved in trailer maintenance checks, yard audits, record-keeping, and potentially operating other powered industrial equipment like forklifts. A key aspect of the role is to deliver results with a customer-first approach, utilize electronic equipment for inventory tracking, and collaborate with team members to prevent yard bottlenecks and improve efficiency. Building strong relationships with colleagues and business partners is also important.

Requirements

Able to demonstrate decision making and problem-solving skills
Basic understanding of computer systems and/or warehouse management (WM) systems
Fluent in English, additional language skills beneficial
Have the ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach, and climb steps and/or ladders to perform necessary actions for the role
Occasionally lift, move, and place up to 75 pounds
Ability to be certified for and responsibly operate Terminal Tractor, Powered Industrial Truck (PIT). e.g., forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and/or other equipment within the facility
Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following company standards and procedures
At least 18 years old
Ability to demonstrate verbal and written communication skills
Has an active drivers license and clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of Yard Hostler operation experience
Prior exposure to CPG and/or Food & Beverage industries

Responsibilities

Ensure effective and safe use of all equipment and PPE (personal protective equipment) as needed
Complete pre-trip inspections and maintain energy source for Terminal Tractor and other equipment as needed
Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures provided by the company or any regulatory entities
Safely operate a Terminal Tractor to move trailers in and out of the dock doors and parking stalls
Maintain trailers by inspecting to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order
Performing trailer inventory checks and yard audits
Ensure quality by maintaining records, logs and forms, including any forms required by the company and any other regulatory entity (i.e., Pre trip inspection sheets)
Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, operating Powered Industrial Truck (PIT). e.g., forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and/or other equipment within the facility
Deliver results while putting the customer first (internal and external)
Use of electronic equipment to ensure accurate tracking of inventory within the facility
Work as a team within the facility to prevent yard bottle necks and continuously look for effective and efficient methods
Build strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners