Spotter /Night Shift / Saturdays

Atlanta-Bonded-Warehous; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta-Bonded-Warehous in Austell, GA is seeking a spotter to manage all dropped trailer movements for the ABW warehouse and Copack operations. The role emphasizes following safety, quality, food safety and food defense procedures while keeping the warehouse running without interruptions due to trailer unavailability.

Responsibilities include performing pre-trip tractor inspections, enforcing PPE rules, ensuring 5th wheels and king pins are safe, prioritizing inbound/outbound trailers, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid Driver's license is required.
• CDL license is required for Greenville and Kennesaw (KDF) sites.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-trip inspection on the tractors each shift before use (oil, transmission fluid, hydraulic fluid, leaks, mirror placement, air line checks).
• Follows all safety procedures and uses required PPE and high visibility vest; ensures trailer king pins and 5th wheels are secure.
• Prioritizes inbound trailers based on Team Lead input to ensure availability; prioritizes outbound trailers by appointment time or Team Lead direction.
• Communicates daily with Customer Service by providing the warehouse trailer shortage list.
• May perform a General Warehouse function reporting to the Warehouse Operations Team Lead depending on workload.

Skills

WHS Management Software

Spreadsheet

Multitasking

Trailer backing

Directing others

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Drivers license

CDL license

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

I. SUMMARY:

This position has primary responsibility for all dropped trailer movements for the ABW warehouse and any site Copack operations. The spotter is responsible for following all safety protocols and requirements. The spotter ensures the warehouse operation continues to operate without interruption due to unavailability of trailers. They must be able to multi-task, be self-motivated, and work well under pressure. They follow all quality, food safety, food defense and safety procedures, setting the example for safe operations while meeting all business assignments and objectives.

II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs pre-trip inspection on the tractors (each shift prior to use):
  • Checking oil
  • Checking transmission fluid
  • Checking hydraulic fluid levels
  • Checking for leaks underneath the tractors
  • Mirror placement
  • Clearing water from the air lines
• Follows ALL safety procedures and requirements:
  • Uses all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
  • Wears High Visibility Vest as outer wear at all times while working
  • Prohibits any riders or other persons on the Yard Tractor while using
  • Tug tests all trailers
  • Slows down on yard as appropriate
  • Always uses both air lines
  • Ensures 5th wheel is flush with trailer so as not to miss the king pin
  • Maintain trailer lift, high enough to clear all obstacles
  • Verifies trailer doors are secure prior to moving trailer
• Prioritizes inbounds based on Team Lead input and direction, making sure operations always has available trailers,
• Prioritizes outbounds by appt time or Team Lead,
• Communicates with Customer Service Reps. daily by providing the warehouse trailer shortage list, and
• Depending upon workload, the spotter may perform a General Warehouse function reporting to the Warehouse Operations Team Lead.

III. KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/COMPETENCY:

• WHS Management Software,
• Computer skills in spread sheet and word processing software,
• Multi-tasking and Directing others,
• Trailer backing up skills, and
• General Warehouse Operator role.

IV. MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL or TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Drivers license
• For Greenville and Kennesaw (KDF) sites a CDL license is required

V. PEOPLE MANAGEMENT:

• No direct reports