Yard Hostler

Yard Hostler Position

Frozen Food Express is looking for a Yard Hostler in our Lemont, IL location. Available shifts eligible for additional $1.00 in hourly rate on weekend and night shifts.

Frozen Food Express is hiring Yard Hostlers to handle all transfer switches from yard to dock and back in our fast-paced environment. Our strategic vision at Frozen Food Express is to be the premier temperature-controlled LTL carrier in North America. Our mission is to be the safest, most predominant, temperature-controlled LTL carrier, offering best in class service to our customers.

Yard Hostlers will receive a competitive hourly rate and are eligible for an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance plans, vacation, and sick time.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for moving trailers in yard, loading and unloading of freight
• Pick up tagged freight
• Pull freight for outbound loads
• Check condition of pallet before putting up
• Inspect forklift prior to each shift
• Check for improper stacking
• Maintain cleanliness of warehouse
• Inventory house report
• Regular and reliable attendance is required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two years forklift operating experience
• Work any of the 7 days of the week and any shift
• Abide by and enforce the policies and procedures of FFE
• Timely and efficient completion of tasks and responsibilities
• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort

It'd be great if you also had:

• Previous hostler experience in the transportation industry at companies like Amazon, FedEx, or United Parcel Service
• A desire to learn and succeed in a fast-paced environment working alongside top management in the industry

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the list of job requirements and/or duties performed by the employees and may not contain all capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties. Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are expected to and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks.

Employment will require a criminal background investigation and a drug/alcohol screening. While FFE promotes a drug free workplace, we no longer include marijuana in our comprehensive pre-employment drug screening program for any positions not regulated by the Department of Transportation. Impairment in the workplace is strictly prohibited and we will continue to test for all drugs and alcohol in compliance with our Reasonable Suspicion Policy.

Frozen Food Express is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origins, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Earn more: You can expect a competitive hourly rate with annual increases when you choose to work for FFE.
• Benefits: Our competitive benefits package will include health care (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k) retirement plan, $25,000 in company paid life insurance, disability plans, vacation, sick time and more. Find out what other benefits FFE has to offer when you choose to start your career with us!

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