HIL - Hostler

Full Time

Manual Labor

DALLAS PLANT, Dallas, TX, US

Requisition ID: 12937

Salary Range: $23.38 To $23.98 Annually

The hostler is an hourly position and reports to assigned shift shipping supervisor. The Hostler is responsible and accountable for the operation of motorized equipment to move tankers and/or trailers as directed.

Responsibilities:

• Operate motorized equipment to move tankers/trailers; fuel equipment as needed.

• Perform daily maintenance checks and report any malfunctions to the garage.

• Couple / uncouple tractor-trailer units; connect/disconnect brake lines safely.

• Shuttle tankers/trailers from staging areas to various loading areas (dock, door, platform).

• Anticipate trailer needs and move tankers/trailers according to business needs.

• Perform required trailer inventories and temperature checks and report any discrepancies.

• Secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.

• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.

• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.

• Follow all safety and security policies and procedures,

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.

• Follow all food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent, regulatory, customer and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements.

• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data.

• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.

• Excellent customer service and verbal and written communication skills are required.

• Must be organized and detail oriented.

• Must be able to work independently.

• Great communication skills: however, bilingual skills may be preferred based on business necessity.

• Minimum age: 18

• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.

Certification/Licenses/Registrations:

• Valid driver’s license is required.

Physical Demand/Working Conditions:

• May be required to lift, carry, lower 1-50lbs from a height of approximately seven feet to the ground and back continually for the duration of the shift.

• Must be able to work in both very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (less than 20 degrees

• below zero) and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods of time. Exposed to noise/vibration, and chemicals.

• Required to Stand, walk, climb, bend, twist, push and pull, and reach at, above and below the shoulder.

• Repetition-Hand/Wrist Simple Grasping, Firm grasping.

I understand the description of this job and the essential functions, as given above. I also understand that all of the duties are not described above and that I will perform those above and other related duties as directed by my supervisor and management.

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer