Yard Spotter

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

• 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 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

• Less than high school education.
• 1 year of warehouse or transportation experience preferred.
• Truck backing experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Pallet Jack and Forklift Certification from Sysco. Can obtain once hired into the role.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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 by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and all weather conditions.

Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.