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

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