Yard Spotter- Night Shift

Sysco•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for safely operating a yard truck/tractor to move and spot trailers or containers to or from the dock doors according to door assignments or reposition trailers on the facility yard in an orderly, timely and efficient manner to facilitate operational needs as directed by SWMS (Sysco Warehouse Management System) tasking or as requested by warehouse or transportation personnel. Requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and temperatures. Performs all duties safely, accurately and meets set productivity standards and goals.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must pass a functional capacity test.
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
Must be able to communicate effectively with supervision, management, and co-workers.
Must be able to observe and to communicate those observations verbally and in written form to others responsible for the equipment operation and maintenance.
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred; a minimum of six (6) months previous yard jockey experience, or equivalent is required.
Must have ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Must have ability to read and write simple correspondence.
Must have ability to speak effectively in one-on-one and in a small group situation and to respond to questions from managers, associates, and peers.
Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Must have ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must adapt to changes in the work environment and follow instructions and respond to management direction.

Responsibilities

Drive and safely operate a yard tractor around the facility and yard at 15 mph or under.
Follow and complete SWMS tasks to safely move and spot (drop and hook) trailers to and from dock doors and on the facility yard.
Prior to backing trailer to loading dock, open swing doors on trailer, and close when pulling swing door trailers away from the dock.
Complete manual trailer moves safely, such as shuttling trailers to the shop for maintenance and other ad hoc needs, as requested by warehouse or transportation personnel.
Move trailers systematically and physically as requested to and from the maintenance shop for repairs/inspections.
Fuel refrigerated (reefer) trailers as needed.
Check to ensure that each trailer is sealed, and that the refrigeration unit is operating correctly and running.
Record startup time and reefer set points for pre-cooling purposes.
Set reefer temperatures for all temperature controlled outbound loads.
Ensure trailer is completely loaded and secured before moving from the dock area.
Ensure trailer doors are closed while not in the dock, except when backing trailer with swing doors into the dock to unload, or when pulling from the dock before sealing.
Perform yard and trailer temperature/fuel checks on dropped trailers when requested by gate personnel.
Arrange trailers on the yard in an orderly manner to maximize yard efficiency.
Perform brief, visual trailer inspection at each hook up to ensure trailer is road worthy prior to any move and loading.
Report any unsafe trailer which is not road worthy immediately to dock office personnel so that a replacement trailer can be assigned.
Ensure any trailer repairs are finished before using the equipment.
Communicate any fuel spills on the yard to gate personnel and your supervisor.
Mitigate any fuel spills by assisting to clean up the spill.
Ensure yard tractor has adequate fuel spill supplies onboard.
Keep yard free of debris and trash.
Communicate clearly and effectively with warehouse and gate/transportation personnel via 2-way radio.
Work effectively with immediate supervisor to minimize warehouse shrink/damage (product loss).
Responsible for the neatness and cleanliness of assigned yard tractor.
Report any unfixable/unsafe issues immediately to supervisor.
Observe and enforce all safety rules to eliminate accidents and injuries.
Follow policies and procedures and observes safety and security procedures.
Perform tasks and operate all equipment in a safe and orderly manner to eliminate accidents and injuries.
Ensure that yard tractor is maintained (perform daily inspection such as check oil and fluid levels, lights, hoses, and tires) and clean; report repair or service needs to supervisor to minimize equipment damage and down time.
Use Company computers and equipment in a safe and professional manner to avoid damage to equipment.
Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies (i.e., attendance, Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, Associate Handbook, etc.
Comply with all applicable State/Federal laws, regulations, and policies (i.e., OSHA Occupational Health and Safety Administration}, HACCP Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points}, etc.).
Supports food safety policies, standard operating procedures, and prerequisite food safety control programs that meet legal and quality requirements and industry best practices as defined in our Food Safety Commitment documentation.
Perform other transportation duties as assigned.