Dock Yard Operations: Truck & Trailer Spotter

Sysco; Selma (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco in Selma, NC is seeking an Operations associate to move trucks and trailers in and out of dock doors for loading and unloading. The role emphasizes safety, equipment checks, and coordination with loaders and supervision to meet door assignments.

The position requires a valid driver’s license and truck/trailer handling experience. Certification for pallet jacks and forklifts is preferred or obtainable after hire, with a focus on efficiency and accuracy in daily warehouse tasks.

Qualifications

• Less than high school education.
• Prior warehouse or transportation experience preferred.
• Truck backing experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Pallet Jack and Forklift Certification preferred or can be obtained after hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with loaders and supervision to move trucks and trailers from one location to another according to door assignments.
• Checks to ensure that each unit is sealed and that the refrigeration unit is operating correctly.
• Moves trucks and trailers from dock to dock as needed to complete the loading process, including dropping and hooking trailers.
• Ensures the trailer or truck is completely loaded and secured before moving from the dock area.
• Works with transportation management to ensure the proper equipment is used on the proper route.
• Works closely with fleet shop management to ensure any repairs are finished before using the equipment.
• Helps keep truck parking yard free of debris and trash.
• Arranges trucks and trailers on the yard in an orderly and efficient manner.
• Moves trucks and trailers for receiving when needed.
• Records start up time and reefer set points for pre-cooling purposes.
• Ensures trailer doors are closed while not in the dock.
• Check oil and fluid levels; fueling trucks and trailers; wash out trailers; check lights/hoses/tires.

Skills

Truck backing

Safety procedures

Effective communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Less than high school education

Tools

Pallet Jack Certification

Forklift Certification

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Sysco in Selma, NC is seeking an Operations associate to move trucks and trailers in and out of dock doors for loading and unloading. The role emphasizes safety, equipment checks, and coordination with loaders and supervision to meet door assignments.

The position requires a valid driver’s license and truck/trailer handling experience. Certification for pallet jacks and forklifts is preferred or obtainable after hire, with a focus on efficiency and accuracy in daily warehouse tasks.