Truck Spotter

Kuna-Food-Service; Dupo (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short/Long term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee discount

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Kuna-Food-Service in Dupo, IL seeks a Truck Spotter – Nights for full-time work. You will move and position trucks and trailers to support deliveries, back into docks, and keep yards clean. The role requires strong time management, a proactive attitude, and adherence to safety and sanitation SOPs.

Medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) with match are among the benefits; CDL is required, with opportunities to support night warehouse operations and driver coordination.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class A or B CDL license.
• Ability to back combination vehicles into docks.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Team player with a can-do attitude.
• Self-motivated, proactive and detail-oriented.
• Comply with safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Move trucks and trailers to support backhauls/returns and dock setup.
• Back trucks/trailers into doors and prepare equipment for deliveries.
• Maintain cleanliness of docks, yard, and equipment; report hazards.
• Assist with equipment moves, fuel prep, and basic repairs as needed.
• Assist drivers and rescue when required; coordinate with service providers.

Skills

Class A/B CDL

Back trucks into docks

Time management

Team player

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Job description

Job Title: Truck Spotter - Nights(Full-Time)FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)Pay Range: $24.00- $26.00Schedule: Full TimeDepartment: Night WarehouseReports To: Night Warehouse ManagerTruck Spotting of Trucks and TrailersScope / Overview:The ability to move trucks and trucks/trailer combination vehicles to facilitate putting backhauls / returns into the door, unloading pallets and milk crates, breaking down center divides and bulkheads to accomplish getting box trucks and To set up our equipment and drivers for successful delivery of products to our customers.Training: Safety, GHS, proper use of chemicals per manufacturer’s recommendations. SOPs, SSOPs, DOT requirements, ELD usage, etc. As required.Attributes:Ability to Drive Class A and B equipment forward and back.Backing combination vehicles into docksBe OrganizedGood Time ManagementProactiveTeam PlayerCan do attitudeSelf-motivatedInitiativeThorough Attention to detailResponsibilities and Duties Assigned:Ability to follow rules and procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices to accomplish the cleanliness and sanitation of assigned areas in manner to achieve the expected goalsUsing chemicals in accordance with manufacturer approved guidelines.Proper Lubrication of the Truck Wash Equipment and hosesThe expectation is that when given parameters and goals that you will accomplish those tasksCurrently a combination of 22 to 27 plus vehicles a dayThis works out to an average of three per hour.To verify cleanliness and sanitation of assigned areas.Put trucks in dock doors / take them outFuel EquipmentKeep Premises, Grounds, yard, and lot in a clean and safe working order – Nails and debris picked up, magnet yard. Safety is everyone’s responsibility.Hook up and Drop Trailers – Make sure Dolly legs are all the way up.Facilitate equipment moves for sales, equipment moves, maintenance.Rescue Drivers as neededProper precooling of equipment per FDA regulations.CDL – take vehicles to various service providers, pick up equipment.Rescue DriversInspect equipment for necessary MaintenanceTo report incidents of broken, damaged, or missing equipment.BackhaulsMinor repairs, jump starts, reefer priming, lights, fuses, unsticking frozen brakes.In addition:Removal of pallets and milk crates from trucks and trailersStow bulkheads and center dividestrucks and trailersCleanliness of docks and dock pitsMoving vehicles with backhauls into the dock as requiredInterior Building and warehouse cleanlinessSnow removalPrecooling of equipmentVerifying proper reefer settingFill in where needed in case of call offs / personnel on vacationThese must align:OOS service equipmentProper Equipment to RouteSleeperDay CabShuttle trailerLift Gate TrailerStinger Cord – Did you check tractor / trailer48/53’ trailer36’ trailerOTR routesNight routesDo interior lights workSafety issuesFood SafetyReefer settings / Pre CoolingReefer Works CorrectlySanitary loading practicesDo exterior lights workOther Duties as assigned.Physical DemandsStand for extended periods of timeAbility to bend, squat, kneel, and crouchHeavy lifting up to 100lbsBenefits:401k with 6% matchHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceShort and Long term disabilityLife insurancePaid time offEmployee discountEmployee assistance program