• 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
• 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
• Adapts to changes in the work environment
• Follows instructions, and responds to management direction
• Takes responsibility for own actions
• Inspires the trust of others
• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming
• 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

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

• Less than high school education
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
• Valid driver’s license required
• Pallet Jack and Forklift Certification from Company
• Able to communicate efficiently with others in a proficient manner
• 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
• Works with integrity and ethically
• Upholds organizational values
• Asks for and offers help when needed
• Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles
• Measures self against standard of excellence
• Follows policies and procedures
• Uses time efficiently
• Tactfully approaches others
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives
• 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
• 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

Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles

• Can add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

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