HIL - Hostler

Hiland Dairy; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiland Dairy Foods, Inc. in Dallas, TX is seeking a Hostler to operate motorized equipment moving tankers and trailers, and to perform daily maintenance and safety checks. This full-time role requires a Class A CDL, ability to work overtime, and strong attention to safety and GMP/SOP guidelines.

Bilingual skills may be preferred based on business needs. You will shuttle tankers/trailers, inventory and inspect trailers, and ensure all paperwork is completed at the end of shifts, maintaining a

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, perform basic math, and accurately record data.
• Overtime, weekends, holidays and varying shifts may be required.
• Excellent customer service and verbal/written communication are required.
• Must be organized and detail oriented and able to work independently.
• Bilingual skills may be preferred based on business necessity.
• Must pass a drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Operate motorized equipment to move tankers/trailers and fuel equipment as needed.
• Perform daily maintenance checks and report malfunctions.
• Shuttle tankers/trailers from staging areas to loading areas.
• Anticipate trailer needs and move equipment per business needs.
• Perform trailer inventories and temperature checks and report discrepancies.
• Secure equipment and complete paperwork at end of shift.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow GMP/SOP.
• Wear PPE and follow safety policies.
• Comply with food safety and SQF requirements.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Math/Basic calculations

Data recording

Customer service

Communication

Organized/Detail oriented

Independent work

Bilingual preferred

Drug screen

Physical fitness

Education

One year Hostler/Jockey experience

Class A CDL

Job description

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HIL - Hostler

Full Time Manual Labor Dallas, TX, US

Salary Range: $23.38 To $23.98 Annually

The Hostler is responsible and accountable for the operation of motorized equipment to move tankers and/or trailers as directed.

Responsibilities:

• Operate motorized equipment to move tankers/trailers; fuel equipment as needed.
• Perform daily maintenance checks and report any malfunctions to the garage.
• Shuttle tankers/trailers from staging areas to various loading areas (dock, door, platform).
• Anticipate trailer needs and move tankers/trailers according to business needs.
• Perform required trailer inventories and temperature checks and report any discrepancies.
• Secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Follow all safety and security policies and procedures,
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Follow all food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent, regulatory, customer and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements.
• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.
• Excellent customer service and verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Great communication skills: however, bilingual skills may be preferred based on business necessity.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.

Certification/Licenses/Registrations:

• Valid driver’s Class A CDL license is required.

Physical Demand/Working Conditions:

• Must be able to occasionally lift over 50 pounds; and push/pull 240 pounds.
• Must be able to work in very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (less than 20 degrees below zero) and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods. Exposed to noise/vibration, and chemicals.
• Required to Stand, walk, climb, bend, twist, push and pull, and reach above and below the shoulder.
• Repetition-Hand/Wrist Simple Grasping, Firm grasping.

Education, Certifications and Experience:

The following is preferred:

• At least one year Hostler/Jockey experience
• Class A CDL required

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