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2nd Shift Warehouse Worker - Yardhorse Job Details | Great Lakes Cheese

Great Lakes Cheese

Abilene, TXJobNo compensation foundPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Abilene, TX
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Great Lakes Cheese is hiring a 2nd Shift Warehouse Worker - Yardhorse Job Details | Great Lakes Cheese. The Yardhorse Operator is responsible for safely moving loaded and unloaded trailers between the yard parking area and the dock using a yardhorse. This role involves daily equipment inspections, maintaining a safe yard, communicating with outside carriers, overseeing pre-loaded trailers, and keeping daily trailer inventory records. The operator also ensures reefer units are fueled and performs daily perimeter security checks.

Key focus areas include Seal trailers upon exiting of dock door., Inspect yardhorse equipment and all trailers daily and reports unsafe conditions to manager., and Maintain a safe yard area when parking trailers in respect to distance and staging requirements..

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED. Important skills include Inspect Yardhorse Equipment, Maintain Safe Yard Area, Communication With Outside Carriers, Oversee Pre-Loaded Trailers, Keep Daily Trailer Inventory Records, and Ensure Reefer Units Filled With Fuel. Preferred (not required): Yardhorse Experience, Tractor Trailer Experience, Lift Truck Experience, and Bar Code Driven (RF) Operation Experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Inspect Yardhorse EquipmentMaintain Safe Yard AreaCommunication With Outside CarriersOversee Pre-Loaded TrailersKeep Daily Trailer Inventory RecordsEnsure Reefer Units Filled With FuelProductive Use of Down TimeComplete Warehouse Functions/TasksPerform Daily Perimeter Checks for SecurityBasic Product Knowledge of Raw/Finished Goods MaterialsUnderstanding of Shipping and Receiving ProcessesUnderstanding of Related EquipmentMake Minor Decisions Based on Standard PracticesYardhorse ExperienceTractor Trailer ExperienceLift Truck ExperienceBar Code Driven (RF) Operation Experience

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDCDL

Full job description

Job Overview

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.

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