2nd Shift Warehouse Worker - Yardhorse

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc in Abilene, TX is seeking a Yardhorse Operator who moves loaded and unloaded trailers between the yard and dock using a yardhorse in a safe manner. This role requires inspecting equipment, maintaining a safe yard, and coordinating with drivers, with responsibilities including sealing trailers, keeping inventories, fueling reefers, and following GMP safety policies.

Previous yardhorse or forklift experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 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: CDL is helpful.
• Preferred: Yardhorse or tractor trailer experience.
• Preferred: Lift truck experience.
• Experience in the use of a bar code driven (RF) operation.

Responsibilities

• Seal trailers upon exiting of dock door.
• Inspect yardhorse equipment and all trailers daily and report unsafe conditions to manager.
• Maintain a safe yard area when parking trailers with respect to distance and staging requirements.
• Assist in 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.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures; produce products in line with GMP, SQF.

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDL is helpful

Job description

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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

• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
• Product weight: up to 100 lbs
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.
• Use of motor skills to safely drive tow motors or other motorized vehicles in tight quarters.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.