Yard Hostler/Warehouse

About the role

The primary functions of the Yard Hostler/Warehouse position are to load and unload freight in a safe and efficient manner while ensuring positive customer service relations. This Yard Hostler /Warehouse function is expected to operate yard tractors to organize the parking/storage of trailers. This position works the night shift, Sunday through Wednesday, 10 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Inspect trailers for secured loads before pulling from door.
• Verify HazMat in loads to remove/add placards.
• Ensure trailers going North and/or South are “road ready.”
• Daily inspection of Yard Goat for proper fluid levels.
• Utilize proper precautions in backing trailers to doors while doors are open on trailer.
• Load and unload freight from/to all types of vehicles.
• Attach tags or marking freight with appropriate identifying information.
• Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, yard, loading docks, delivery vehicles and containers by hand, pallet jack, forklift, or other required equipment.
• Check specifications of materials loaded or unloaded against information contained in work order or bill of lading.
• Complete appropriate paperwork properly.
• Absorb and provide customer service over phone and face-to-face.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
• Warehouse cleanup.
• Consistently adhere to all Span/MSTS Safety and Fit for Duty policies as well as attend safety and team meetings.
• Maintain proper vehicle/equipment inspection and cleaning.
• Assist other coworkers and departments as requested.
• Load and unload vehicles such as trucks, vans, flat beds trucks, box trucks or tractor-trailers.
• Mark incoming freight appropriately.
• Move freight around warehouse using a forklift or other moving equipment.
• Assist customers as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Transportation or freight experience preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Extra credit if you have:
• Hazardous Material Certification (Non-DOT)
• Forklift Certification
• Valid Class A CDL
• Clean driving record
• Valid medical card

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move up to 200 pounds utilizing proper moving equipment.
• Ability to independently move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to user proper lifting techniques when needed.
• Ability to do repetitive motions which may include fingering, grasping, reaching, bending and/or feeling.
• Manual dexterity
• Trunk strength
• Multi-limb coordination
• Gross body coordination
• Gross body equilibrium
• Ability to sit, walk and stand for long periods of time.

Work Environment

• Work is either performed in a warehouse environment, outside in the elements or in a company vehicle.
• Exposure to exhaust fumes is likely.
• Overtime may be mandatory at times.
• Conditions may also include exposure to environmental noise.