2Nd Shift Yard Hostler Jobs in California

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.

Once properly train by the company Safety Manager, operating yard-dog and railcar mover, as well as spotting trailers and railcars.

Follow proper testing protocols for incoming ingredients, including sieve, NIR, and moisture testing.

Become proficient of the plant infrastructure for ingredient storage, including legs, drags, and holding bins.

Follow proper protocols regarding probing and sampling of incoming ingredients.

Use portable ramp adhering to manufactures safe operation guidelines.

Scale trucks in and out according to policy.

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

**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

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

Valid driver’s license with Class A CDL. 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.

4 Day Work Week (Tuesday through Friday)

2nd shift = Afternoon Start

Competitive Wage + Weekly Pay

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Associate Discount (15% year-round, and increased to 30% during certain weeks throughout the year)

Timely movements of trailers in the yard

Under the direction of the department manager and team leaders will perform required trailer switches. Most switches are urgent and critical.

Transport trailers between off-site locations.

Responsible for performing daily inspections of yard equipment and reporting all defects. Insures units are maintained in a safe manner.

Performs general warehouse duties depending on Distribution Center needs, including loading and unloading of trailers and use of forklift type equipment.

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Ability to adapt to job duty and department changes as required