Regional Distribution Center - Gate Keeper

American Tire Distributors Inc.; Shafter, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

American Tire Distributors Inc. is seeking a Gate Keeper at the Regional Distribution Center in Shafter, CA. You will manage inbound/outbound traffic, verify logs, and coordinate with dispatch to ensure on-time trailer movements.

This position requires a High School diploma or GED and 0-1 year related experience. It offers full-time hours, a safety-focused environment, and the opportunity to support a nationwide tire distribution network.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 year of related experience preferred.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company policies and safety procedures and report non-compliance.
• Coordinate with dispatcher to update incoming trailers and yard management.
• Verify inbound/outbound traffic, log containers, trailers, and seal IDs.
• Monitor carriers and vendors entering the secured RDC area.

Skills

Policy & Procedures

Masters Service Conversations

Planning & Organizing

Verbal Communication

Education

High School or GED

Job description

## Regional Distribution Center - Gate KeeperApplylocations: Shafter, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R36034Are you looking for an opportunity to turn your ambition and your people skills into a rewarding career with an industry leader? Join our team at American Tire Distributors! As the nation's premier tire distributor, ATD’s coast-to-coast distribution network provides approximately 80,000 customers across the U.S. and Canada with rapid and frequent delivery of high quality tires, custom wheels and shop supplies.**Position Description:**Assigned to the RDC guard shack, the Gate Keeper facilitates all inbound and outbound traffic entering or exiting the shipping yard. Verifies and closely updates all inbound and outbound traffic logs to ensure accurate reporting of all containers, trailer, and seal ID number information. Monitors all incoming carriers, vendors, and maintenance vehicles to review and authorize entrances. Communicates with dispatcher on a regular basis to inform of all incoming trailers to ensure accurate trailer pool. Tracks arrival and departure of daily "Hub & Spoke" trailers to ensure on time performance. Notifies Management of any delayed arrivals/departures immediately. Responsible for adhering to all company policies and department procedures and reporting any non-compliance by team members to operations manager/supervisor. Performs other duties as needed. **Key Responsibilities*** Adhere to all company policies and safety procedures; report any non-compliance by team members to Supervisor/Manager promptly.* Communicate regularly with the dispatcher and inbound coordinator to update on all incoming trailers to ensure accurate trailer pool management.* Monitor all incoming carriers, vendors, and maintenance vehicles to review and authorize entrance into the Regional Distribution Center secured area; assign drop slots accordingly.* Obtain copies of truck driver licenses (DLs) on weekends or after hours for drivers picking up loaded trailers destined for designated Distribution Centers; staple copies of DLs to the appropriate bill of lading form.* Receive all remaining Bill of Lading forms from the dispatcher daily that have not been picked up by carriers in the afternoon for monitoring the following day as needed.* Receive and hold all FedEx and UPS packages delivered at the guard shack for proper handling; review and sign all carrier acknowledgment forms and forward paperwork to the inbound coordinator.* Track arrival and departure of daily “Hub & Spoke” trailers to ensure on-time performance; immediately notify Management of any delayed arrivals or departures.* Use radio communications to inform Management, administrative staff, yard jockey, and dispatcher of all visitors entering and/or exiting the RDC’s security area.* Utilize and update Yard Management system to input all inbound and outbound trailers arriving and leaving the yard.* Verify and closely update all inbound and outbound traffic logs to ensure accurate reporting of containers, trailers, and seal ID number information.**Competencies*** Action Planning - The ability to review and evaluate recommendations and requirements and to develop appropriate plans or deliver actions required.* Action-Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.* Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.* Customer-Focused - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions* Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.* Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.* Equipment Utilization - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum utilization of warehouse or production plant, equipment and materials.* Masters Service Conversations - Ability to navigate customer conversations by leveraging the four parts of a service conversation: open, learn, reply, and close.* Planning & Organizing - Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet objectives.* Plans & Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.* Policy & Procedures - The ability and skill to monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures and ensure their alignment with organizational strategies and work objectives.* Verbal Communication - Ability to express ideas, request actions, formulate plans, & policies by means of clear and effective verbal communications. **Qualifications*** High School or GED degree0-1 year of related experience preferred **Skills** * Policy & Procedures* Masters Service Conversations* Planning & Organizing* Verbal Communication* REMOTE\_SKILL-1-112807* REMOTE\_SKILL-1-233868**Physical Demands/Working Conditions** Physical Demands Category: Warehouse Physical Demands/Work Environment/Travel Requirements:• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste and/or smell; the employee must occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. Handling of tires (e.g., rolling, destacking, team lifting) greater than approximately 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.• Travel required: 5% of the time Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you. **Build a challenging and rewarding career with us!**American Tire Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free WorkplaceTo review our Privacy Policy, click here.### Get In Touch**Not Ready to Apply?**Joining our Talent Network will enhance your job search and application process. Whether you choose to apply or just leave your information, we look forward to staying connected with you!### Why Consider ATD in your career search?ATD exists because of, and for, each of us. From the front line associates helping customers to the people working behind the scenes, ATD’s people are driving us toward a brighter future. You're knee deep in updating your resume, searching the open job market and surveying where your next move will be in your career. Now you have stumbled across us and we're in your consideration set for a job opening. Click the link to find out more!### Movement, community, & fellowshipThe event calendar has been full. At American Tire Distributors (ATD) our associates are valued and work in a fun while productive hybrid atmosphere. We celebrate and come together throughout the year to celebrate many occasions. Your wellbeing is among ATD’s highest priorities, and that is reflected in the benefits we offer to empower our associates and enrich their lives. We regularly sponsor events and initiatives, held at our Huntersville Field Support Center along with in our 120 Distribution Centers, Mixing Centers and Regional Distribution Center locations, to support our mental health and physical wellness to keep you feeling your best. We have hosted over 15 different events, with the added fellowship and social benefit for our associates. 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