Hostler - Yard Operations

7 days ago


Romeoville, Illinois, United States Road Runner Full time
Job Summary:

The Yard Hostler is a critical role within our operations team, responsible for safely and efficiently moving trailers and freight within our terminal and surrounding areas. This position requires a high level of attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Shuttle empty and full trailers within the terminal and surrounding areas, ensuring timely and safe delivery of freight.
  • Operate a forklift to load and unload freight, utilizing proper safety procedures and protocols.
  • Count and verify freight to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
  • Communicate effectively with operations and dock supervisors to ensure seamless execution of tasks.
Requirements:

Education and Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; one to three months of related experience and/or training preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents, including safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Forklift driver qualification and hazardous material training required.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Physical Demands:
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and talk and hear.
    • The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and smell.
    • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
    • Specific vision abilities include color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Work Environment:
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving vehicles, outside weather conditions and vibrations.
    • The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high precarious places, and extreme temperatures.
    • The noise level in the work area is usually moderate to high.
About Roadrunner Freight:

Roadrunner Freight is a leading provider of less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping services, offering a nationwide presence and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. We are dedicated to building a winning culture and providing opportunities for growth and development for our employees.

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