Yard Spot Operator

ICU Medical; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ICU Medical is seeking a Warehouse Yard Spotter to safely move trailers and containers throughout the distribution center yard, conduct pre-trip inspections, monitor refrigeration unit settings, and report maintenance needs.

The role requires operating a yard tractor, maintaining yard inventories, communicating with dispatch, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient yard operations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum warehousing experience and yard spotting preferred.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Forklift certification is required; stand-up forklift preferred.
• Pallet jack certification is a plus.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip inspections of yard equipment and report findings.
• Safely operate a yard tractor to move trailers.
• Position trailers at dock doors per dispatch.
• Maintain inventories and document locations and status.
• Report damaged equipment promptly.
• Complete required reports accurately and timely.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of yard areas.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other yard-related duties as assigned.
• Assist in loading, palletizing, and shipping as needed.
• Use handheld RF scanner for inventory tasks and data entry.
• Adhere to safety and GMP guidelines.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Basic math skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle

Forklift certification

Stand-up forklift

Motorized pallet jack certification

Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Warehouse Yard Spotter is responsible for safely and efficiently moving trailers and containers throughout the distribution center yard and positioning equipment at designated dock doors. This role conducts trailer inventory audits, performs routine inspections, monitors refrigeration unit settings, identifies equipment damage, and reports maintenance needs to support safe and compliant warehouse operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip inspections of yard equipment to identify damage, safety concerns, or maintenance needs and report findings appropriately.
• Safely operate a yard tractor to move empty and loaded trailers throughout the distribution center yard.
• Follow radio or electronic dispatch instructions to position designated trailers at assigned dock doors.
• Conduct daily trailer and container inventories, documenting locations, status (empty or loaded), refrigeration settings, and equipment movement to ensure accurate yard management.
• Report damaged trailers, containers, or equipment promptly to support safe operations.
• Complete required operational, inspection, and equipment damage reports accurately and timely.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of yard equipment and work areas.
• Maintain a professional and cooperative working relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other yard-related duties as assigned.

Position Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Warehouse Yard Spotter is responsible for safely and efficiently moving trailers and containers throughout the distribution center yard and positioning equipment at designated dock doors. This role conducts trailer inventory audits, performs routine inspections, monitors refrigeration unit settings, identifies equipment damage, and reports maintenance needs to support safe and compliant warehouse operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Conduct pre-trip inspections of yard equipment to identify damage, safety concerns, or maintenance needs and report findings appropriately.
• Safely operate a yard tractor to move empty and loaded trailers throughout the distribution center yard.
• Follow radio or electronic dispatch instructions to position designated trailers at assigned dock doors.
• Conduct daily trailer and container inventories, documenting locations, status (empty or loaded), refrigeration settings, and equipment movement to ensure accurate yard management.
• Report damaged trailers, containers, or equipment promptly to support safe operations.
• Complete required operational, inspection, and equipment damage reports accurately and timely.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of yard equipment and work areas.
• Maintain a professional and cooperative working relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other yard-related duties as assigned.

Secondary Responsibilities Include

• Work in a team-oriented environment by picking, preparing, and palletizing finished goods for shipment – working overtime as needed to accomplish the daily/weekly shipping goals.
• Operate forklift or other equipment as required in the movement of material within the distribution center. Complete a daily vehicle inspection report prior to operating any equipment. Responsible for the proper charging of the vehicles after use. Performing light maintenance duties as required (i.e. watering battery properly).
• Required to complete warehouse tasks using a handheld RF scanner (picking, replenishing, and putting away items). This includes ensuring precise data entry, verifying product details, and recording serial numbers to maintain inventory integrity.
• Attention to detail and adherence to company procedures are essential to prevent errors and ensure accurate order fulfillment.
• Follows and understands all company and job-specific procedures.
• Meets all facility standards applied within select departments.
• Will pick and stack products according to procedure and special instructions.
• Cross-checking is needed to 100% accuracy.
• Pick, check, over pack, consolidate, and process parcel cases as necessary.
• Follow all safety instructions to properly load / unload trailers according to procedure.
• Verify accuracy of shipments received, determine locations for products, and put product into available locations.
• Work independently and proactively. Clearly communicate with management and department personnel on key issues regarding returns processing.
• Adhere to all good manufacturing practices, Food and Drug guidelines and Drug Enforcement Laws.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.
• Work in teams as designated. (i.e. Safety, 5S, Lean, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Minimum + years warehousing experience, and previous yard spotting experience.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations
• Must have good verbal and written skills
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Oracle experience preferred
• Current forklift certification is required; stand-up forklift preferred
• Motorized (electric) pallet jack certification is a plus
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• Must be able to work safely around heavy equipment in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time

About Us

ICU Medical has consistently provided you with clinical innovations that help solve real-world challenges.

With the acquisition of Hospira Infusion Systems in 2017 and Smiths Medical in 2022, we are now a global market leader with a complete line of clinically-essential IV therapy and high-value critical care products for hospital, alternate site, and home care settings.

We're Ready To Bring You Consistent Quality, Innovation, And Value In More Areas Than Ever. Our Focus Allows Us To Bring You

• Dedicated and non-dedicated IV sets and needlefree connectors clinically proven to provide an effective barrier against bacterial transfer and colonization.
• The industry’s broadest IV smart pump offering covering large volume, pain management, and ambulatory needs.
• IV medication safety software providing full IV-EHR interoperability with the highest customer satisfaction and compatibility with more EHR systems than any other company.
• Significant US IV solutions manufacturing and supply capabilities.

ICU Medical EEO Statement

ICU Medical is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment regardless of race, color, nationality or national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the employment selection process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We are committed to providing equal access and opportunities for all candidates.

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