Yard Spotter

Yard Spotter Position

This is a full-time position. Must be flexible to work overtime and weekends as necessary as customer demands could cause staff to work outside normal business operating hours.

Position Overview

The Yard Spotter is a combined position requires a proactive and detail-oriented person responsible for efficiently working in both the warehouse operations and the movement and organization of the trailers within the yard. This position requires a physical component to perform the job. Much of the day is spent climbing in and out of the Spotting Truck, jacking and hooking up trailers, frequent walking and bending while spending majority of the workday outside in different seasonal elements.

Essential Functions

Yard Spotter:

• Complete yard truck inspection using the inspection form prior to operating to start of shift.
• Conduct daily yard checks at the start of shift and provide report to warehouse leader.
• Records yard move on the appropriate form daily and turn into management daily.
• Safely operate the yard truck, while facilitating movements of trailers in the yard.
• Efficiently move trailer in and out of the dock doors using proper procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the warehouse to streamline the flow of trailers.

Competencies

• Attention to detail - Ability to focus on a specific task or number of tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Customer service oriented Has a positive attitude and eager to help when working with an internal or external customer.
• Communication - proficiency with others to included reading and writing in English.
• Stress tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Independence Works efficiently on assigned tasks all by yourself or with little assistance.

Work Environment

This position works outside in the warehouse yard and in a temper warehouse environment. This position is subject to fluctuations in seasonal weather.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Heavy equipment experience hooking up and moving trailers
• Meet physical requirements to stoop, bend, twist, reach, squat, and left up to 70lbs.

Preferred Education and Experience

• CDL A license
• One year experience hauling

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is an active and physically demanding role, as the employee is frequently climbing in and out of the spotting truck as well as frequently hand cranking semi-trailers to connect and disconnect trailers. Additionally, being able to hear and communicate effectively as much of the position is spent using a handheld radio to communicate work orders. The Yard Spotter will also need to have good vision to navigate the spotting truck, depth perception to judge distances when backing in trailers and when maneuvering around hazards in the yard. This position will require walking primarily on level surfaces, reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist. Proper lifting techniques are required.

Quality Statement

All employees play a pivotal role to ensure quality objectives happen at every level within the organization. Every employee is expected to improve each day, adhere to customer and regulatory requirements, and continuously strive to exceed company and customer expectations.

AAP/EEO Statement

UWC Transportation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.