Yard Spotter

Pratt Industries • Kalamazoo, MI

5d

About The Position

The Yard Spotter is responsible for safely moving trailers on and off the dock and keeping the storage yard organized. The role includes inspecting trailers upon arrival and performing pre-shift inspections of the yard spotter truck. The employee must follow company safety policies and the policies in the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct, and perform other job-related duties as assigned. The position may require travel and work away from home, as well as night and weekend work when necessary.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent; additional experience may be substituted for education.
• Valid driver's license.
• At least six months of experience operating machinery.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions.
• Professional attitude and conduct.
• Multitasking, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• High degree of safety awareness and safety discipline.
• Maintain a professional and courteous attitude toward coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home when required.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and policies and procedures in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist coworkers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by PRATT Safety and OSHA.
• At least 18 years of age due to the nature of the working environment.
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the business.
• Successfully complete a drug screen and background check; random and suspicion drug tests are performed.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers on and off the dock safely.
• Keep the storage yard organized.
• Inspect trailers when they arrive on the yard.
• Perform a pre-shift inspection of the yard spotter truck.
• Follow company safety policies and the policies in the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays from day one.
• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within one month of hire.
• 401(k) with match after three months.
• Full tuition reimbursement after 12 months.
• Paid childbearing/parenting leave after 12 months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED