Yard Operations Specialist: Trucks & Trailers

Sysco; Alabama; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking an Operations teammate to move trucks and trailers in and out of dock doors for loading and unloading. This role ensures equipment is aligned with door assignments and that units are sealed and refrigerated units function properly.

You will coordinate with loaders and supervision, drop and hook trailers, and verify security before moving from the dock. Experience in warehouse or transportation environments is preferred.

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 into the role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the loaders and supervision to move trucks and trailers from one location to another according to door assignments.
• Checks to ensure that each unit is sealed and that the refrigeration unit is operating correctly and running.
• Moves trucks and trailers from dock to dock as needed to complete the loading process which includes dropping and hooking trailers.
• Ensures the trailer or truck is completely loaded and secured before moving from the dock area.
• Works with transportation management to ensure the proper equipment is used on the proper route.
• Works closely with fleet shop management to ensure any repairs are finished before using the equipment.
• Helps keep truck parking yard free of debris and trash.
• Arranges trucks and trailers on the yard in an orderly and efficient manner.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Truck backing

Equipment operation

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

Less than high school education

Tools

Pallet Jack

Forklift Certification

Job description

Sysco is seeking an Operations teammate to move trucks and trailers in and out of dock doors for loading and unloading. This role ensures equipment is aligned with door assignments and that units are sealed and refrigerated units function properly.

You will coordinate with loaders and supervision, drop and hook trailers, and verify security before moving from the dock. Experience in warehouse or transportation environments is preferred.