Yard Spotter

About the role

This is an Operations position responsible for moving trucks and trailers in and out of dock doors for loading and unloading.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the loaders and supervision to move trucks and trailers from one location to another according to door assignments.
• Checks to ensure that each unit is sealed and that the refrigeration unit is operating correctly and running.
• Moves trucks and trailers from dock to dock as needed to complete the loading process, which includes dropping and hooking trailers.
• Ensures the trailer or truck is completely loaded and secured before moving from the dock area.
• Works with transportation management to ensure the proper equipment is used on the proper route.
• Works closely with fleet shop management to ensure any repairs are finished before using the equipment.
• Helps keep the truck parking yard free of debris and trash.
• Arranges trucks and trailers on the yard in an orderly and efficient manner.
• Moves trucks and trailers for receiving when needed.
• Records start‑up time and reefer set points for pre‑cooling purposes.
• Ensures trailer doors are closed while not in the dock.
• Additional duties that may be required at the site:
  • Check oil and fluid levels.
  • Fuel trucks and trailers.
  • Wash out trailers.
  • Check lights, hoses, and tires.

Qualifications

• Education: Less than high school education.
• Experience: 1 year of warehouse or transportation experience preferred; truck backing experience preferred.
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Pallet Jack and Forklift Certification from Sysco (can be obtained after hire).

Professional Skills

• Able to communicate efficiently with others in a proficient manner.
• Can add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Apply common‑sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Follow instructions and respond to management direction.
• Take responsibility for own actions.
• Inspire the trust of others.
• Work with integrity and ethically; uphold organizational values.
• Ask for and offer help when needed.
• Focus on solving conflict, not blaming.
• Demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles.
• Measure self against standards of excellence.
• Follow policies and procedures; use time efficiently.
• Approach others tactfully.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance.
• Observe safety and security procedures; use equipment and materials properly.
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit; build morale and group commitment to goals.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand; walk; bend; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Climb into trailers and tractors.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

Regular exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and all weather conditions. Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Noise level is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.