Hil - Yard Spotter

HIL – YARD SPOTTER

The Hostler is responsible and accountable for the operation of motorized equipment to move tankers and/or trailers as directed.

Responsibilities:

• Operate motorized equipment to move tankers/trailers; fuel equipment as needed.
• Perform daily maintenance checks and report any malfunctions to the garage.
• Couple / uncouple tractor-trailer units; connect/disconnect brake lines safely.
• Shuttle tankers/trailers from staging areas to various loading areas (dock, door, platform).
• Anticipate trailer needs and move tankers/trailers according to business needs.
• Perform required trailer inventories and temperature checks and report any discrepancies.
• Secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Follow all safety and security policies and procedures,
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Follow all food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent, regulatory, customer and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements.
• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QualificationsandExperience:

• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.
• Excellent customer service and verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Great communication skills: however, bilingual skills may be preferred based on business necessity.

• Minimum age: 18
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.

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Physical Demand/Working Conditions:

• Must be able to occasionally lift over 50 pounds; and push/pull 240 pounds.
• Must be able to work in very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (less than 20 degrees below zero) and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods. Exposed to noise/vibration, and chemicals.
• Required to Stand, walk, climb, bend, twist, push and pull, and reach above and below the shoulder.
• Repetition-Hand/Wrist Simple Grasping, Firm grasping.

I understand the description of this job and the essential functions, as given above. I also understand that all of the duties are not described above and that I will perform those above and other related duties as directed by my supervisor and management.

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Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.