Yard Hostler

URGENTLY HIRING!! GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Seeking an experienced Yard Hostler to start immediately.

General Position Summary:

Switch trailers from the yards to the dock and vice versa

Essential Functions.

· Switches trailers from the yards to the dock and vice versa in a timely manner to meet production needs.

· Inspects switcher truck daily and notify dispatch when any repairs are needed

· Inspects trailer lights, tires and licensing.

· Notifies the transportation manager if repairs are needed and verify that the required repairs are made.

· Examines the completed load at the dock for accurate status ID tag and proper securing of loaded drums.

· Records drum counts on bills of lading.

· Reports to management on yard condition and assists with clean-up efforts.

· Assists in directing and off-loading customers and common carriers on site.

· Monitors trailers in the yards and re-position trailers to fully utilize the yard when applicable.

· Works with the production supervisor to best coordinate inbound trailers and stage trailers for production runs.

· Assists with trailer loading and unloading (training provided).

Secondary Functions

· Assists loading dock and receiving when additional employees are needed.

· Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Truck driving skills (No CDL is required)

Education and Experience

· High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

· Truck driving experience required

Physical Requirements:

· Sitting in tractor for extended periods of time while switching trailers

· Standing - required to remain on feet for extended periods of time without being able to leave work area (frequent). Standing while helping with loading dock and receiving.

· Lifting - required to raise or lower objects from one level to another with a weight of 30-50 pounds using proper lifting techniques (constant). Lifting to 60 lbs. during loading and unloading.

· Pulling/Pushing - requires exerting force on a regular basis so that the object is moved to or away from the employer (constant)

· Pulling/Pushing - requires exerting force on a regular basis so that the object is moved to or away from the employee (constant).

· Carrying - required on a regular basis to carry objects in arms

· Stooping and Crouching - regularly required to bend forward by bending at the waist and by bending legs and spine (frequent).

· Grasping - regularly required to pick up objects with fingers (constant).

· Reaching - required to use the hands and arms to reach for objects (constant).

· Ability to cross bridges over moving conveyors.

· Speaking - requires expressing ideas (frequent).

· Listening - required to have the ability to hear (frequent)

Mental Requirements:

· General Intelligence - ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions and orientation to the job

· Motor Coordination Skills - ability to coordinate eyes, hands and fingers accurately and handle precise movements.

· Verbal Intelligence - ability to understand the meaning of words and respond effectively.

· Must be able to read and write

Work Environment:

· Noise - exposed to loud noise inside the plant and required to wear earplugs in the plant at all times.

· Exposed to mechanical hazards and atmospheric fumes/vapors

· Outdoor environment with heat, cold, uneven ground vehicle traffic

· Heat - exposed to high temperatures during summer months.

· Cold exposure - Exposed to low temperatures during winter months.

· Mechanical - exposed to mechanical hazards.

· Work adjacent to moving conveyors.

Day shift, start as early as 4 a.m. M-F, may be required to work on Saturday.