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Yard Spotter

Yard Spotter

SyscoGrand Rapids, MI, US
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Operations Position

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

Responsibilities include :

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

Qualifications include :

  • 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.
  • Able to communicate efficiently with others in a proficient manner.
  • Can add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, 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.
  • Adapts to changes in the work environment.
  • Follows instructions, and responds to management direction.
  • Takes responsibility for own actions.
  • Inspires the trust of others.
  • Works with integrity and ethically.
  • Upholds organizational values.
  • Asks for and offers help when needed.
  • Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming.
  • Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
  • Measures self against standard of excellence.
  • Follows policies and procedures.
  • Uses time efficiently.
  • Tactfully approaches others.
  • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
  • Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
  • Applies feedback to improve performance.
  • Observes safety and security procedures.
  • Uses equipment and materials properly.
  • Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
  • Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.

    • Physical demands include :

  • 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 include :

  • 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.
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    Yard Spotter • Grand Rapids, MI, US