Equipment Operator (Hostler/Forklift Operator) -1st Shift Garland

Job Purpose

Carefully move packages and material around our facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely unload materials and merchandise from incoming trailers and load them to assigned outbound trailers.
• Performs required administrative tasks, for inbound unloading and outbound loading.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Inspect forklift to determine the need for repairs and note any defects on pre shift inspection form.
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment in the facilities.
• Ensure freight is counted and loaded in the right DC trailer.
• Secure freight for transit.
• Being able to operate air compressor for airbag usage.
• Responsible for the movement and spotting of trailers to facilitate the needs of the warehouse in sorting and processing material for shipment.
• Communicate with the Inbound and Outbound Lead's on trailer move prioritization.
• Documents and performs trailer moves on both the Inbound and Outbound operations.
• Performs yard checks throughout the day for Inbound and Outbound.
• Responsible for insuring seals are on applicable trailers.
• Tracks trailer inspections.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the grounds.
• Assist customer's carriers with instruction and direction while on the yard.
• Verifies and/or reports damages.
• Must function and interact daily with facility personnel and comply with facility safety requirements.
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.
• Other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to two years of forklift operator related experience or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-year hostler related experience.
• Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods.
• Sit-down propane forklift experience is a plus.
• Operate yard truck in a safe manner.
• Drive and operate a vehicle under 15 mph in and around facility.
• Safe truck and trailer operating skills are required.
• Experience with backing 53-foot trailers.
• A current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred; however, verifiable experience will be considered.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to speak, read and write the English proficiently.

Working Conditions

• Ability to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear (for extended periods of time).
• Must be able to climb in and out of vehicles and occasionally work at height.
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance and must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 - 75 pounds.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions year-round.
• Occasionally exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather).
• Continually loud noise.
• Working in an open-air cross dock.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.

Schedule

1st Shift, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm or until; Tuesday - Saturday – 30% Forklift Operator – 70% Yard Hostler