The Yardhorse Operator move loaded and unloaded trailers from the yard trailer parking area to the dock and returns to the trailer parking area using the yardhorse in a safe manner.
Job Responsibilities
- Seal trailers upon exiting of dock door.
- Inspect yardhorse equipment and all trailers daily and reports unsafe conditions to manager.
- Maintain a safe yard area when parking trailers in respect to distance and staging requirements.
- Assist in the communication with outside carrier’s drivers, including breaking of seals.
- Oversee the pre-loaded trailers in regard to unit operation.
- Keep daily trailer inventory records (yard check).
- Ensure that reefer units are filled with fuel when required.
- Productive use of down time.
- Ability to complete warehouse functions/tasks.
- Perform daily perimeter checks for security; plant doors, suspicious vehicles/activities, report to manager.
- All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
- All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the Manager/Lead.
Required Education and Experience
- High School diploma or GED.
- Basic product knowledge of raw/finished goods materials.
- Understanding of shipping and receiving processes and related equipment.
- Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Possession of CDL is helpful.
- Prior yardhorse or tractor trailer experience.
- Lift truck experience.
- Experience in the use of a bar code driven (RF) operation.
Working Conditions
- Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
- Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
- Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
- Product weight: up to 100 lbs
- Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.
- Use of motor skills to safely drive tow motors or other motorized vehicles in tight quarters.
EEOC & Disclaimer
Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
