Trailer Yard Operations Specialist

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc in Harahan, LA is seeking an Operations role focused on moving trucks and trailers for loading/unloading. The position requires coordinating with loaders and supervision, verifying seals and refrigeration, and ensuring safe, complete loading before movement.

Responsibilities include dock-to-dock movements, equipment checks, yard organization, and collaboration with transportation management and fleet shop for repairs. Strong safety and efficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year of warehouse or transportation experience preferred.
• Truck backing experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Pallet Jack and Forklift Certification from Sysco can obtain once hired.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with loaders and supervision to move trucks and trailers according to door assignments.
• Checks to ensure each unit is sealed and refrigeration unit operating correctly.
• Moves trucks and trailers between docks and completes loading, including dropping and hooking trailers.
• Ensures trailer or truck is loaded and secured before moving from the dock area.
• Works with transportation management to use proper equipment on routes.
• Coordinates with fleet shop management to ensure repairs are finished before use.
• Keeps truck parking yard free of debris and trash.
• Arranges trucks and trailers on the yard in an orderly, 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 when not in the dock.
• Checks oil and fluid levels and fuels trucks and trailers.
• Washes out trailers and inspects lights/hoses/tires.

Skills

Truck backing experience

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Equipment safety

Education

Less than high school education

Tools

Forklift Certification (Sysco)

Pallet Jack Certification

Job description

Sysco Northeast Rdc in Harahan, LA is seeking an Operations role focused on moving trucks and trailers for loading/unloading. The position requires coordinating with loaders and supervision, verifying seals and refrigeration, and ensuring safe, complete loading before movement.

Responsibilities include dock-to-dock movements, equipment checks, yard organization, and collaboration with transportation management and fleet shop for repairs. Strong safety and efficiency are essential.