Spotter /Night Shift / Saturdays-Tuesdays /Austell

Atlanta Bonded Warehouse Corporation; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Bonded Warehouse Corporation is seeking a Site Spotter responsible for all dropped trailer movements and adherence to safety protocols to ensure continuous warehouse operations. The role requires following quality, food safety and safety procedures while meeting daily objectives.

Responsibilities include pre-trip tractor inspections, strict safety practices, and maintaining trailer readiness. The spotter communicates trailer shortages to Customer Service and may perform general warehouse

Qualifications

• Familiarity with WHS Management Software and basic computer skills.
• Competent in spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Ability to multi-task and direct others in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with trailer backing up and awareness of safety procedures.
• General warehouse operator experience or role familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-trip tractor inspections each shift: check oil, transmission fluid, hydraulic fluid, leaks, mirror placement, and water in air lines.
• Follows all safety procedures and uses required PPE; wears high-visibility vest at all times; prohibits riders on Yard Tractor.
• Ensures 5th wheel is flush with trailer to avoid missing the kingpin; maintains trailer lift high enough to clear obstacles; verifies doors are secure before moving trailers.
• Prioritizes inbound trailers based on Team Lead input to ensure availability for operations; prioritizes outbound by appointment time or Team Lead direction.
• Communicates daily trailer shortage lists to Customer Service Reps.; may perform general warehouse tasks as directed by Warehouse Operations Team Lead.

Skills

WHS Management Software

Spreadsheet/Word processing

Multi-tasking

Directing others

Trailer backing up

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver's license

CDL license (Greenville/Kennesaw sites)

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