3rd Shift Yard Hostler I

SanMar-Internal; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SanMar-Internal is seeking a Yard Hostler I to safely operate yard equipment, manage trailer movement, and support dock operations at our DC in Jacksonville, FL. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and accurate documentation in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

You will coordinate with warehouse teams, greet carriers, and ensure compliance with yard safety guidelines and OSHA requirements. Overtime and outdoor work are part of the job, with opportunities to learn the Internal Operating

Qualifications

• 1–3 years driving experience.
• Experience operating a tractor-trailer preferred.
• Active driver’s license.
• Ability to read and identify colors, sizes, labels, and SKUs.
• Basic math skills for counting and quantity.
• Willing to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Must complete OSHA equipment certification.
• Overtime availability, including weekends.
• Strong organization and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to learn Internal Operating System.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the yard truck and box truck.
• Organize and document trailer locations.
• Coordinate with warehouse to manage trailer pool.
• Greet carriers and assign docks.
• Enforce yard safety guidelines.
• Load, unload, and stage product per SOP.
• Support cross dock/receiving when needed.
• Maintain equipment and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Driving experience

Safety conscious

Organization skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

RF unit

Job description

The Yard Hostler I is responsible for, understands, and abides by the rules for the Customs Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT), seven point inspections, view, verify, tug and twist (V.V.T.T.) inspections, and follows internal procedures to accept deliveries. They are responsible for using an industrial tractor to move trailers within the yard to facilitate shipping and receiving functions. Responsibilities include hooking and unhooking trailers, moving trailers in and out of doors, securing and sealing outbound trailer doors, cleaning and refueling designated vehicles, inspecting vehicles for potential maintenance needs, and maintaining orderliness, communication, and safety in the yard. When not driving, employees in this role will assist in all aspects of the cross dock/receiving process, or in production when needed.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Safely operate the yard truck and/or box truck around the yard.
• Operate yard tractor safely to remove loaded trailers from the docks and stage empty trailers by priority in the appropriate door.
• Neatly organize and document product/trailer locations.
• Coordinate with the warehouse team to manage the trailer pool effectively in accordance with the dock schedule.
• Greet and provide direction to incoming carriers; give dock assignments.
• Conduct frequent yard checks; proactively monitor and communicate trailer pool status.
• Enforce yard safety guidelines with carriers; provide yard safety suggestions.
• Load, unload, move, stack and stage product by following standard operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all policies and standards

What Are We Looking For?

• High School Diploma Preferred
• 1-3 years driving experience
• Experience operating a tractor-trailer is preferred
• Active Drivers License
• Ability to read, write and have sufficient ability to identify colors, sizes, quantity, label and SKU information.
• Basic math skills in counting and quantity required.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Requires working tractor/trailer components, including bending and cranking landing gear as well as climbing in and out of cabs and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Excellent organization skills; strong problem solving and demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize daily responsibilities.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc.)
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and change priorities or job duties as business needs require; support or rotate to other production functions as needed.
• Ability to learn Internal Operating System and operate Radio Frequency (RF) unit.
• Able to work both independently and within a team and work well with diverse groups from multiple organizations.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Willing to work outside in the elements (heat/cold/rain/etc.)
• Must complete and maintain equipment certification in compliance with OSHA requirements.
• Overtime as required, which may include weekends.

What Should You Expect?

DC Warehouse (Yard Hostler): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 60 pounds. The employee operates powered equipment requiring use of both hands and feet as well as full range of motion of the neck, head and back. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, grasp and perform repetitive hand, wrist and arm motions. The employee is frequently required to climb stairs, kneel/squat, bend and carry. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to wear a headset covering one or both ears. Employee will be required to wear Personal protective equipment such as a Protective harness while operating equipment. Basic English literacy is required for operation of machines and necessary daily paperwork. Work environment is moderately noisy. The employee is occasionally required to work near conveyor systems. There is exposure to dust and changes in weather conditions. Work is performed outdoors and indoors under typical warehouse conditions. Potential hazards exist with regard to machinery such as other cars, trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, etc. Work environment is hectic and fast-paced. The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.

Voluntary Self-Identification

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As set forth in SanMar-Internal ’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

The application deadline for this role is November 5, 2026