Yard Spotter
About The Position
The Yard Spotter safely moves, positions, and organizes trailers within the company yard and at designated dock doors to support the efficient flow of inbound and outbound shipments. The role helps maintain a safe and organized yard while working with shipping, receiving, warehouse, and operations teams. The position works primarily in an outdoor distribution center or warehouse yard, with exposure to varying weather conditions, vehicle traffic, noise, and moving equipment. The role requires physical activity throughout the shift, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing in and out of equipment, repetitive movements, and lifting or moving items as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous experience operating a yard truck, spotter truck, forklift, tractor, or similar equipment is required.
- Valid driver's license required; CDL is not required.
- Ability to safely operate equipment in a busy warehouse or distribution center environment.
- Ability to follow directions, work independently, and communicate effectively with team members.
- Basic understanding of safety procedures and safe driving practices.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb in and out of equipment, and perform repetitive movements throughout the shift.
- Ability to safely perform job duties in an outdoor yard environment and around moving equipment.
- Ability to lift and move items as needed, consistent with job requirements.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a yard truck, spotter truck, or other designated equipment to move trailers throughout the facility yard.
- Position trailers at assigned loading and unloading dock doors.
- Remove trailers from dock doors and relocate them to designated yard locations.
- Conduct pre-use inspections of yard equipment and report maintenance or safety concerns.
- Visually inspect trailers before moving them, including checking trailer doors, landing gear, tires, and overall condition.
- Communicate with shipping, receiving, warehouse, and operations teams to coordinate trailer movements.
- Maintain an organized yard and ensure trailers are parked in designated locations.
- Monitor trailer locations and assist with tracking inbound and outbound equipment.
- Follow company safety policies, traffic rules, and yard procedures.
- Immediately report accidents, damage, unsafe conditions, or equipment issues.
- Assist with other distribution center duties as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
