Yard Spotter

Job Summary

This is an Operations position responsible for moving trucks and trailers in and out of dock doors for loading and unloading. The successful candidate will collaborate with the loaders and supervision to move trucks and trailers from one location to another according to door assignments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with loaders and supervision to move trucks and trailers from one location to another according to door assignments.
• Ensure that each unit is sealed and that the refrigeration unit is operating correctly and running.
• Move trucks and trailers from dock to dock as needed to complete the loading process which includes dropping and hooking trailers.
• Ensure the trailer or truck is completely loaded and secured before moving from the dock area.
• Work with transportation management to ensure the proper equipment is used on the proper route.
• Work closely with fleet shop management to ensure any repairs are finished before using the equipment.
• Help keep truck parking yard free of debris and trash.
• Arrange trucks and trailers on the yard in an orderly and efficient manner.
• Move trucks and trailers for receiving when needed.
• Record start up time and reefer set points for pre-cooling purposes.
• Ensure trailer doors are closed while not in the dock.

Qualifications

• 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.

Physical Demands

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.

Working Conditions

• 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.

Benefits Information

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Overview

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.

We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Affirmative Action Statement

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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