Yard Dog / Spotter Truck

NewCold Melbourne; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NewCold in the United States is hiring a Yard Dog/Spotter Truck to maneuver tractor trailers for loading and unloading while ensuring safety in the yard per DOT regulations. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of experience and a High School Diploma.

Flexibility to work variable hours is required, and you will maintain equipment on site as part of a fast-growing team. Join a collaborative environment shaping modern food logistics.

Qualifications

• High School Degree
• 1+ year of work experience in semi/yard spotter
• Willing to work flexible hours and adapt to a fast-moving environment

Responsibilities

• Maneuver tractor trailers for loading/unloading while maintaining safety in the yard and dock area in accordance with DOT regulations
• Inspect equipment and coordinate maintenance to ensure reliable yard operations
• Drop and hook trailers, perform pre-trip inspections, and report truck condition
• Assist with general yard tasks and keep work areas clean and organized
• Collaborate with team to improve yard processes and on-time loading/unloading

Skills

Yard operations

Tractor trailer maneuvering

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Build thefuture of food

Join the team transforming food logistics. Be part of a dynamic andfast-growing global company. Find your future with NewCold.

Why join NewCold?

Competi tive compensation & career growth We value our people and their families. Expect generous pay and opportunities to advance. In a fast-scaling company like NewCold, your career can grow in multiple directions. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your skills, NewCold has the path for you.

Culture of collaboration & innovation

Our most important asset is our diverse team. We collaborate, problem-solve, and innovate together to keep the world’s food fresh and safe. At NewCold, we foster an environment where your ideas are heard, and we rely on every individual to shape the future of our operations.

Who we’re looking for

We’re seeking talent across all levels—whether you’re a forklift driver,data engineer, or technician, there’s a place for you at NewCold.

Your role as a Yard Dog / Spotter Truck

Key responsibilities:

• The primary function of this position is to maneuver tractor trailers for the purpose of loading and unloading products while providing safety and security for the division yard and dock area. It is further required that above function be completed in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

This will be done by:

• Maintain and maneuver equipment on yard prior to dispatch.
• Ensure the safe movement of equipment around yard and warehouse.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours.
• Maintain equipment while on site.
• Drop and hook tractor to trailer.
• Inspects truck for defects, before and after trips and submits reports indicating truck condition.
• Coordinate equipment for maintenance and repair (must be able to perform light maintenance.
• Must be able to perform a DOT Pre-Trip inspection on Trailers
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Intended results

• The scheduled jobs are completed on time and correctly.
• Products are loaded, unloaded, and stored in a timely manner in line with customer performance standards.
• Equipment is maintained in good order.
• Equipment is tracked via the yard management system.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the proper execution of the logistics activities and the monitoring of the yard management on the site.
• Control of product flow for the yard management system.
• Implement remedial actions to maintain the flow of product.
• Autonomous action to prevent accidents.
• Act in line with agreed procedures for ensuring quality of product is maintained at all times in line with customer requirements (temperature, damages etc).
• Assisting the operation as required by the site, including:
• Loading and Unloading Trucks & Containers.
• Assist colleagues in carrying out tasks.
• Helping maintain a clean and tidy work environment.
• Continually look to opportunities for improvements.

Requirements: education and experience

Educational Requirements

• High School Degree

Experience Requirements

• 1+ year of work experience in semi/yard spotter

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking motivated and forward-thinking individuals who thrive incollaborative and fast-moving environments. Our ideal candidate has:

Be part of the future

At NewCold, we’re shaping the future of the food supply chain. Ourwarehouses and transport network connect the world’s major food manufacturerswith retailers and food service providers.

Join a collaborative team of doers, innovators, and engineers who arededicated to making a real impact. Together with advanced robotics andcutting-edge technology, we’re not just keeping up with the times—we’repioneering smarter, more sustainable operations.

Ready to make an impact?

Ourgoal is to keep the world’s food fresh and safe with our proprietarytechnologies and innovative solutions. Join our team and help build a more efficient,innovative, and sustainable food supply chain. Your next career chapter startsat NewCold.

NewCold provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

NewCold expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.