Hostler Jobs

Pay up to $22 an hour depending on experience

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

Shift is Sunday-Thurs 9:00 PM until finished

Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system

Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Performs inspections and moves trailers safely following all DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.

At least 15% of the time, will be responsible for performing job duties as a Material Handler

Current forklift certification strongly preferred

Must have experience using a sit-down forklift, preferably within the last year.

Responsible for using an industrial tractor to move trailers as instructed within the yard to facilitate shipping and receiving functions

Perform cycle counts and/or yard checks

Work closely with Production teams

Perform additional duties as directed by management.

Prefer one to two years of commercial driving experience.

Please note that this position is on a call-in, as needed basis.

Rate of pay is between $38.75 and $43.47 per hour.

All candidates selected to interview must bring a current driving history record going back a minimum of 10 years.

Must be able to pass a background, alcohol and drug screen.

High school diploma or equivalency plus 1 year of experience

Perform pre-trip inspection and inspect trucks thoroughly

Move all trucks in and around the premises

Assist in picking products for production from various warehouse locations

Track all containers coming onto and leaving the premises

Perform acceptance of inbound loads (per company standards)

General knowledge of warehouse operations and yard management

Experience operating as a driver for a carrier or within a distribution or manufacturing facility.

Excellent analytical and quantitative skills

Facilitates the effective and efficient movement of inbound and outbound trailers

Coordinates with receiving and shipping on trailer placement.

Maintains daily spreadsheets on trailers placed on the yard and in the doors

Perform all Plant Associate job duties as assigned

Required Years of Experience: 0-1 years

Preferred Education: in High School or Equivalent

Experience (North America & LATAM):

Operates company equipment in a safe and efficient manner to minimize the risk of injury and equipment damage

Must be 21 years of age

Preferred Requirements, Knowledge & Skills:

Good Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Skills in Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing Work

Troubleshooting and Problem Solving Capabilities

Knowledge of General Regulatory & Safety Processes and Procedures

Transport trailers to designated areas within physical plant operations using yard hostler tractor.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system

Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Performs inspections and moves trailers safely following all DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.

Fuels, moves, and parks tractors and trailers to the docks.

Transports tractor trailers to offsite maintenance and/or inspection facilities; requires local city driving.

Associate Development via Education Reimbursement and/or Scholarships, virtual courses, or classroom development experiences.

**Endure working in a cold environment and experience temperature changes

Qualifications Required of this Position:

Please note that the compensation details listed in postings reflect the base pay only.

The expected range for this position is $29.00/ Hour

The expected range for this position is

Required to accurately and efficiently operate and update yard management computer system

Part-time job to start with future opportunity for full-time job with benefits

Ability to read and communicate with English verbal skills

Flexible part-time hours on weekdays Mon - Fri between 7am and 4pm

Additional availability for Saturday shift is required

Average 20-25 hours per week

Must meet ongoing educational, training and DOT requirements and maintain On Track Equipment Certification to be retained in the position.

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills essential to Job Functions:

Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policy and Procedures.

Ability to manage multiple responsibilities/priorities simultaneously.

Required Software Knowledge and Skills essential to Job Functions:

Microsoft Windows and ability to learn the SPEAR maintenance Management System

Minimum of 1-year tractor/trailer experience (3 axle tractor, 53' trailer)

Valid driver’s license. Clean driving record and insurable

Excellent work ethic & team player – levelheaded, detail-oriented, safety contentious, courteous, flexible, punctual, professional, and customer-focused.

No more than 3 pts. on license & no significant violations in the last three years.

To pass a company-paid, post-offer, pre-hire (physical essential functions) test

Tractor/trailer experience (3 axle tractor, 53' trailer)

Dock/warehouse experience in the transportation industry

Forklift experience in a freight/less-than-truckload environment

Experience loading and unloading trailers

Basic written and verbal communication skills

Minimum 6 months related experience preferred.

Proper handling and accurate completion of all necessary paperwork.

Hooking and unhooking trailers, raising, and lowering landing gear.

Moving trailers from dock to yard or from the yard to the dock.

Operating Yard Goat / Hostler to move trailers as needed around the yard

Pulling out and backing trailers into the dock

1 - 3 years’ relevant experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other business areas.

Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, to move or transport loaded/unloaded trailers.

Inspect load for safety and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.

Position lifting devices under trailer for transport to designated areas.

Experienced forklift operators can start at $26.65/hour

To pass a company-paid, post-offer, pre-hire (physical essential functions) test

Tractor/trailer experience (3 axle tractor, 53' trailer)

Dock/warehouse experience in the transportation industry

Forklift experience in a freight/less-than-truckload environment

Experience loading and unloading trailers

**Endure working in a cold environment and experience temperature changes

Qualifications Required of this Position:

Must have a CDL A

6AM Start, Working Tuesday - Saturday

Taking equipment to Penske, Carriers and sometimes running recoveries

Must have the ability to move unloaded trailers around the yard

All job offers for this position are contingent upon passing a criminal background check, drug screen, and company road test.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Interacting with dispatch and quickly communicating truck assignments when requested

Ensuring truck fleet is fueled and ready to go out on their route

Safely place trucks into locations throughout the yard

Make shuttle runs to distribution centers when necessary

High school diploma/General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent degree

1 year of tractor-trailer experience preferred or the equivalent in work experience is preferred.

Knowledge of: safe lifting and delivery practices.

Skill in: communicating with co-workers; solving problems.

Completes trailer sanitation prior to reloading if needed (e.g. preparation, disposal of trash, sweeping, pressure washing).

Picks up local backhauls when necessary, and/or makes deliveries to customers or vendors.

Minimum 6 months related experience preferred.

Proper handling and accurate completion of all necessary paperwork.

Hooking and unhooking trailers, raising, and lowering landing gear.

Moving trailers from dock to yard or from the yard to the dock.

Operating Yard Goat / Hostler to move trailers as needed around the yard

Pulling out and backing trailers into the dock