ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
•Operates yard tractor safely to remove loaded trailers from the docks and stage empty
trailers by priority in the appropriate door.
•Coordinates with the warehouse team to manage the trailer pool effectively in accordance
with the dock schedule.
•Greets and provides direction to incoming carriers; gives dock assignments.
•Conducts frequent yard checks; proactively monitors and communicates trailer pool status.
•Ensures utmost accuracy of BOL paperwork and trailer seals.
•Enforces yard safety guidelines with carriers; provides yard safety suggestions.
•Properly pre-trips and inspects each trailer to meet DOT compliance standards.
•Performs pre/post trip tractor checklists; keep equipment clean.
•Correctly positions trailers on the dock using a yard switcher tractor.
•Switches trailers as needed during the daily sort.
•Hooks up sets of trailers for line hauls leaving the facility.
•Cleary communicates all trailer moves and trailer numbers with operations management.
•Maintains yard cleanliness.
•Maintains forklift certification to assist with warehouse functions when necessary.
•Maintains and contributes to a safe work environment by adhering to policies and
procedures as outlined in the Company Safety Program
•Reliable attendance at scheduled shifts.
•Performs all duties I conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
•Performs all other duties as assigned or needed by General Manager or the customer.
Competency Statement(s)
•Attendance - Ability to work required schedule and arrive at work on time. Ability and
willingness to work the voluntary/mandatory overtime that is required during all busy
seasons.
•Communication - Ability to effectively communicate (in writing and verbally) in a
courteous and professional manner with others. Ability to understand and follow verbal
and written instruction.
•Mathematics- Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division) in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
•Language - Ability to identify and compare letters and numbers. Ability to read and
interpret documents such as receivers, invoices, operating instructions and procedure
manuals. Ability to read and write simple sentences.
•Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender,
race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
•Relationship Building - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with customers, co-workers and management.
•Productivity - Ability to maintain a level of production that meets or exceeds the
established guidelines. Ability to work independently without interruptions.
•Paperwork - Completion - Ability to complete necessary paperwork neatly and accurately
and according to established guidelines. Properly count, document or scan the number of
units as needed by the function that is being performed.
•Paperwork - Verification - Ability to verify paperwork necessary to ensure customer is
receiving correct product. Ability to inspect condition of product received and product
going out to ensure quality.
•Organized - Ability to follow a systematic method of performing a task. Ability to direct
other and delegate tasks.
•Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
•Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
•Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
•Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
•Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect Team Member
safety.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
•Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
•Experience: One (1) to two (2)s year related experience in warehouse environment.
•Computer Skills: Basic scanner technology.
•Certificates & Licenses: Valid State Driver's License; Forklift Certification preferred.