Yard Spotter

Job Posting

Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned :

• Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine materials or trailers to be moved.
• Loads and unloads freight and counts onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves.
• Shuttles empty and full trailers within dock area and parking lots.
• Transports freight from storage dock area or trailers to designated area.
• Secures lifting attachments to freight and conveys load to move load to destination.
• Stacks or assembles freight into bundles and bands bundles together on pallets.
• Cleans work area, machines and equipment to assist tow operators.
• Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving material and products.
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

Qualifications and Requirements : The qualifications and requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill and / or ability required to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the position and are not intended to be all inclusive. The position and any of the requirements listed above are subject to change at any time according to the changing needs of the company.

Additional Requirements

Summary

Purpose : The Yard Hostler shuttles empty and full trailers within or near terminal, yard or work site. Operates forklift to load and unload freight.