Yard Spotter

Sysco•Nashville, TN

20h

About The Position

This is an operations position responsible for moving trucks and trailers in and out of dock doors for loading and unloading. The Yard Spotter coordinates with loaders, supervisors, transportation management, and fleet shop management to move and arrange equipment safely and efficiently, support loading and receiving, and ensure equipment is ready for use.

Requirements

Less than high school education.
Valid driver’s license required.
Pallet Jack and Forklift Certification from Sysco; certification can be obtained after hire.
Able to communicate efficiently with others.
Able to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Able to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Able to adapt to changes, follow instructions and management direction, and take responsibility for own actions.
Demonstrates integrity, ethical conduct, persistence, tact, accuracy, and a commitment to policies, procedures, safety, and quality.
Able to use time efficiently, use equipment and materials properly, accept and apply feedback, and seek or offer help when needed.
Able to contribute to a positive team environment and build morale and commitment to shared goals.
Able to perform the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, bending, using hands to handle or feel objects, reaching, talking, hearing, and climbing into trailers and tractors.
Vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

One year of warehouse or transportation experience preferred.
Truck backing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with loaders and supervisors to move trucks and trailers according to door assignments.
Check that each unit is sealed and that its refrigeration unit is operating correctly.
Move trucks and trailers between docks as needed to complete loading, including dropping and hooking trailers.
Ensure trailers or trucks are completely loaded and secured before moving them from the dock area.
Coordinate with transportation management to ensure the proper equipment is used on the proper route.
Coordinate with fleet shop management to ensure repairs are completed before equipment is used.
Help keep the truck parking yard free of debris and trash.
Arrange trucks and trailers on the yard in an orderly and efficient manner.
Move trucks and trailers for receiving when needed.
Record startup time and reefer set points for pre-cooling purposes.
Ensure trailer doors are closed when trailers are not at the dock.
Perform additional site duties as required, including checking oil and fluid levels, fueling trucks and trailers, washing out trailers, and checking lights, hoses, and tires.