Gate Guard

Job TitleBe the First to ApplyJob DescriptionPrimary Responsibility: Responsible for the access control of all incoming and outgoing traffic into the facility yard. Documents arrival of trucks and trailers into the various systems. Checks accuracy of the paperwork and the loads of trucks and trailers upon their exit from the facility yard. At some facilities, may be required to perform physical door checks throughout the facility.What You'll Do:Guard the entrance the facility and grounds, warehouse, or other property to control traffic to and from buildings and groundsPrevent unauthorized individuals from entering restricted areasOpens gates to allow entrance or exit of employees, truckers, and authorized visitorsCheck the credentials or approved roster before admitting anyone thru the gatesDirects visitors and truckers to various parts of grounds or buildingsInspects outgoing traffic to prevent unauthorized removal of company property or productData entry to record number of trucks, work orders or other carriers entering or leaving facilityInput data into systemWrite reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as theft, equipment or property damage, presence of unauthorized persons or unusual occurrencesAnswer telephone and transfer calls to different departmentsMay be required to operate a company security vehicle to perform physical door checksPerform other duties as requiredWhat Experience and Education You Need:Ability to read, write, and understand directions.Previous related experience preferred.What Could Set You Apart:Excellent and proven interpersonal and customer service skills (Verbal and written)Proven ability to cope with conflict, stress and crisis situations.Able to work in a fast paced, dynamic, high stress environment.Excellent communication and verbal skills with all levels of the organizationClean driving record, if assignment requires operating a company security vehiclePhysical Requirements:Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching or bendingTalking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasksMay require ability to occasionally lift, carry, position, and moving objects weighing up to 20 poundsRequires ability to work Saturdays and overtimeWork Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.What We Offer:Our associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW. Americold Logistics, Inc.