Night Yard Hostler Jobs

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with forklift operator to load outbound dunnage
• Other duties and assignments as requested by management
• Primarily work is performed in a hostler truck/outdoors
• As directed by dispatcher and or team leader, hook to full trailers of bottles, transport a short distance to the appropriate dock door and back in the door
• Employee will be exposed to hot, cold, wet, diesel fumes, noise, allergens, moving equipment, etc. typically found at busy shipping location
• Operate a single axle spotting tractor and take direction from the warehouse team leader for assignment activity
• Driver may be required to complete tasks inside the warehouse depending on requirements of the customer where there is exposure to noise, heat, cold, moving equipment, etc.
• Perform work onsite at a single facility, and does not operate the truck on public roads
• Monitor all docks for trailers that have been unloaded and pull empty trailers from the doors and replace with full loads
• Punctuality and regular attendance is mandatory
• Responsible for moving full trailers of empty bottles from the warehouse to the appropriate door for unloading by forklift operator

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Problem solving skills and willingness and ability to take decisive action to overcome anticipated and unanticipated obstacles
• Ability to effectively communicate using direct-connect devices
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills, active listening skills, and ability to maintain focus amid distractions
• Must possess demonstrated history of excellent attendance
• Possess the confidence and ability to multi-task in pressure situations
• Ability to safely and efficiently spot, drop and hook trailers using a spotting tractor
• Able to follow instructions from dispatchers and team leaders

Minimum Qualifications

• Active driver’s license in good standing
• Must be willing to work any shift and non-standard work weeks as assigned
• Verifiable participation in a DOT approved random drug & alcohol testing program
• Class A license is mandatory
• Effective professional written and verbal communication skills
• HS diploma or equivalent work experience
• Proficiency on computer, using MS Office (Excel, Work, and Outlook) required

Physical

• Essential Physical Tasks: Lifting and carrying boxes of equipment/product (not to exceed 50 lbs.), climbing into/out of the yard goat multiple times per day, climbing into/out of a trailer, climbing a ladder, walking/standing/sitting/climbing for long periods of time.
• Equipment Used: Will work with the following: driver will be required to operate a hostler truck/yard goat. Employee will be required to open trailer doors, slide tandems, secure air lines, lower and raise landing gear, etc. Driver may be required to operate dock doors and dock plates depending on customer requirements.
• Typical Working Conditions: Primarily work is performed in a hostler truck/outdoors. Employee will be exposed to hot, cold, wet, diesel fumes, noise, allergens, moving equipment, etc. typically found at busy shipping location. Driver may be required to complete tasks inside the warehouse depending on requirements of the customer where there is exposure to noise, heat, cold, moving equipment, etc.