Night Yard Hostler Jobs

Company:
US0057 Sysco Kansas City, Inc.
Zip Code:
66061
Minimum Years of Experience:
1 Year
Employment Type:
Full Time
Travel Percentage:
JOB SUMMARY
This is an Operations position responsible for moving trucks and trailers in and out of dock doors for loading and unloading.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures the trailer or truck is completely loaded and secured before moving from the dock area.
• The following duties may also be required at the site:
• Check lights/hoses/tires.
• Arranges trucks and trailers on the yard in an orderly and efficient manner.
• Collaborates with the loaders and supervision to move trucks and trailers from one location to another according to door assignments.
• Records start up time and reefer set points for pre-cooling purposes
• Fueling trucks and trailers.
• Ensures trailer doors are closed while not in the dock
• Checks to ensure that each unit is sealed and that the refrigeration unit is operating correctly and running.
• Works closely with fleet shop management to ensure any repairs are finished before using the equipment.
• Moves trucks and trailers for receiving when needed.
• Helps keep truck parking yard free of debris and trash.
• Check oil and fluid levels.
• Works with transportation management to ensure the proper equipment is used on the proper route.
• Wash out trailers.
• Moves trucks and trailers from dock to dock as needed to complete the loading process which includes dropping and hooking trailers.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• Less than high school education.

Experience

• Truck backing experience preferred.
• 1 year of warehouse or transportation experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Valid driver's license required.
• Pallet Jack and Forklift Certification from Sysco. Can obtain once hired into the role.

Professional Skills

• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Applies feedback to improve performance.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Works with integrity and ethically.
• Observes safety and security procedures.
• Tactfully approaches others.
• Able to communicate efficiently with others in a proficient manner
• Inspires the trust of others.
• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming.
• Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Uses time efficiently.
• Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Can add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Follows instructions, and responds to management direction.
• Follows policies and procedures.
• Upholds organizational values.

Physical Demands

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Climb into trailers and tractors.
• Regularly required to stand; walk, bend; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.

Working Conditions

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and all weather conditions.
• The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com
HOW WE PROTECT OUR ASSOCIATES
COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Temperature screenings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Personal protective equipment and masks provided

OVERVIEW:
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 57,000 associates and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations.
We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.