Truck Spotter - 2nd Shift

Maola Local Dairies; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Maola Local Dairies is seeking a yard truck operator for the 2nd shift (2:00pm–10:30pm) in Newport News, VA. The role involves moving trailers, managing yard operations, and ensuring safe, efficient load movement.

Overtime, weekends and holidays may be required, with retention bonuses totaling up to $3,500 and a starting pay of $25.50 per hour. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and communication skills; ability to follow instructions.
• Demonstrated accountability and problem-solving abilities.
• Customer-focused approach and teamwork orientation.

Responsibilities

• Operates yard truck to move trailers to and from dock.
• Monitors and reports accidents to supervisor.
• Maintains trailers and yard cleanliness; performs daily check-off lists.
• Ensures proper temperature settings for refrigerated loads as required.
• Communicates professionally with other departments and staff.

Skills

Communication

Accountability

Customer Focused

Initiative

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SHIFT: 2nd

Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays.

SHIFT: 2nd

HOURS: 2:00pm to 10:30pm. Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays.

HOURLY PAY= $25.50 PER HOUR

Earn up to $3,500 in Retention Bonuses!

Join our team and receive: $1,000 after 90 days $2,500 after 6 months

Bring your talent, grow your career, and get rewarded for staying with us!

Bonus eligibility and terms apply.

Why You Will Love Working At Maola®

• Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead-investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future.
• Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products.
• We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more-available within your first month.
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are - what you do and what you think matters.

Summary

Works closely with management to organize and execute the safe movement of fleet trailers within the yard. Checks fuel levels, tracks inventory, verifies loadout orders and completes daily reports. Communicates and interacts with other departments in a professional manner. Responsible for the placement of trailers on the yard and organization of the yard.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operates yard truck to move trailers to and from dock.
• Reports all accidents immediately to supervisor.
• Monitors company issued radio and returns radio to battery charger at the end of each day.
• Monitor and adjust refrigerated trailer temperature settings per specific load requirements.
• Maintains the cleanliness and fueling of the yard tractors and trailers.
• Completes daily check-off list and reports any repairs needed to the yard tractor to the Shipping Manager.
• Remove trash and wash-out trailers daily.
• Moves tankers in and out of the receiving bay.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements

• High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or international equivalent required.
• Knowledgeable on performing pre and post-trip inspection required.
• Valid driver's license is required.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication
  • Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels - oral, written, visual, and non-verbal - ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
• Accountability
  • Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
  • Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.
• Customer Focused
  • Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
  • Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative
  • Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
  • Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem-Solving
  • Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
  • Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.
• Collaboration
  • Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
  • Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee must regularly operate a truck. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Able to lift medium weight (50lbs. max or 25 lbs. frequently).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.
• Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions.

Maola Local Dairies® is a farmer-owned cooperative committed to its local farm families and to producing high-quality, nutritious dairy products. Founded in 1920, Maola processes and delivers your favorite milk, cream, and dairy products to families, schools, and communities while investing in quality, innovation, and sustainability across its farms and supply chain. Learn more at www.maolamilk.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.