Yard Hostler
2 months ago
Hammond, United States
Medline
Full time
Job Summary MedTrans is Medline's private fleet of professional drivers that delivers our lifesaving medical products directly to both commercial and residential customers. Our fleet consists of 1,500+ trucks that feature newer equipment. We manage a network of over 50 distribution centers nationally and provide 1-day shipping to 95% of the United States.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Operate a yard tractor to shuttle trailers and containers as directed in a company designated area with tight quarters and uneven surfaces.
- Maintain a log in accordance with Federal and State regulations and company needs
- Responsible for daily inspections of vehicle
- Ensure proper functions of all safety related features of the vehicle and any other equipment connected to it while operating during the course of the day
- Refuel as needed
- Clear communication skills for radio transmission
- Complete daily yard inventory of trailers and ensure yard is kept organized.
- Set up shipping with empty trailers for load out and remove loaded trailers and stage in the yard drop area.
- Place packing list and seals on trailers as assigned by shipping coordinator.
- Minimum 2 year tractor-trailer/ commercial driving experience required
- 2 year yard hostler experience preferred
- Must be licensed to operate the assigned vehicle
- Must be able to meet all Federal and State requirements for the operation of commercial motor vehicles
- Must have a clean driving record with no serious violations
- Must be able to work at least 8 hours a day, 5 days a week and available for overtime as required to meet business needs within the appropriate State and Federal regulations
- Must maintain a clean presentation of the driver and vehicle
- Must have superb driving skills and ability to back up trailers in particular
- Our drivers are home daily with our local routes - we care about work-life balance
- New and updated trucks and equipment
- Affordable medical, dental, vision & Rx plan
- Generous paid time off
- 401k with company match
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Safety is our #1 priority
Benefits - Medline is committed to offering competitive benefits and a variety of choices to best meet the needs of you and your family. For employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, this includes health and well-being, financial fitness, career development, paid time off and more. Employees scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week can participate in the 401(k) plan, access the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and Medline Service Corps. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits, please click here.
Every day, we're focused on building a more diverse and inclusive company, one that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace. From doing what's right to delivering business results, together, we're better. Explore our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page here.
Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.