Description
The Yard Spotter/Hostler is responsible for driving a spotter truck to move, position and park up to a 60' trailer within the yard, service bays and designated spots. This role includes the day-to-day responsibility of conducting yard checks at the location, checking in/out trailers, and performing operations related to servicing the equipment for requested promotional packages that include mud flap installation and taking promo photos.
Position Responsibilities
Requirements
Physical Requirements
The Yard Spotter/Hostler is responsible for driving a spotter truck to move, position and park up to a 60' trailer within the yard, service bays and designated spots. This role includes the day-to-day responsibility of conducting yard checks at the location, checking in/out trailers, and performing operations related to servicing the equipment for requested promotional packages that include mud flap installation and taking promo photos.
Position Responsibilities
- Work with customers to check in/out trailers.
- Safely and efficiently move trailers to different areas within the yard location.
- Communicate with Sales, Leasing, and Service to ensure proper placement of trailers.
- Ability to back up trailers into service bays.
- Perform daily yard check using system programs.
- Complete promotional packages on trailers, including taking promo photos.
- Use of other warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, manual jacks, and forklifts to assist loading/unloading materials.
- Provide exceptional service by maintaining attention to detail and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Ensure cleanliness, appearance, and functionality of all the location's yard and service bays.
- All other duties and responsibilities as directed and required.
Requirements
- A minimum of 1 year experience at Kraft Tank Corporation and/or a related industry.
- Valid Driver's License.
- High comfort level working with computers/tablets.
- Strong time management skills.
- Must be able to anticipate challenges and identify solutions.
- Qualified candidates must demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communications.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Computer work as needed in an office setting to keep the department running efficiently.
- Travel as needed to other locations by vehicle or plane.
- A minimum of a High School Diploma is required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
- May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, crouch, or crawl for long period of time.
- Reasonable accommodation will be made to those requiring assistance.