Yard Spotter

3M HEALTHCARE; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Jacksonville is seeking an Operations Associate to move trucks and trailers in and out of dock doors for loading and unloading. The role requires ensuring doors, seals, and refrigeration are functioning, and coordinating with transportation to assign the proper equipment.

You will back and park equipment safely, fuel and inspect trailers, and help keep the yard organized while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Less than high school education.
• Experience: 1 year of warehouse or transportation experience preferred.
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Valid driver’s license required. Pallet Jack and Forklift Certification from Sysco. Can obtain once hired into the role.
• Professional Skills: Able to communicate efficiently. Handle measurements and follow directions. Demonstrate safety and integrity in daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with loaders and supervision to move trucks and trailers according to door assignments.
• Checks that each unit is sealed and refrigeration unit operates correctly.
• Moves trailers from dock to dock to complete loading, including dropping and hooking trailers.
• Ensures trailer or truck is loaded and secured before leaving the dock area.
• Works with transportation management to use correct equipment on routes.
• Coordinates with fleet shop management to ensure repairs are completed before use.
• Keeps truck parking yard clean and organized.
• Records start-up time and reefer set points for pre-cooling.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet Jack operation

Valid driver’s license

Communication skills

Education

Less than high school education

Job description

Company: US0003 Sysco Jacksonville, Inc.

Travel Percentage: 0

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors.

JOB SUMMARY

This is an Operations position responsible for moving trucks and trailers in and out of dock doors for loading and unloading.

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.
• Moves trucks and trailers for receiving when needed.
• Records start up time and reefer set points for pre-cooling purposes.
• Ensures trailer doors are closed while not in the dock.
• Check oil and fluid levels.
• Fueling trucks and trailers.
• Wash out trailers.
• Check lights/hoses/tires.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Less than high school education.
• Experience: 1 year of warehouse or transportation experience preferred. Truck backing experience preferred.
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Valid driver’s license required. Pallet Jack and Forklift Certification from Sysco. Can obtain once hired into the role.
• Professional Skills: Able to communicate efficiently. Can add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure. Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables. Adapt to changes in the work environment. Follow instructions, and respond to management direction. Take responsibility for own actions. Inspire trust. Work with integrity and ethically. Uphold organizational values. Ask for and offer help. Focus on solving conflict. Demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles. Measure self against standard of excellence. Follow policies and procedures. Use time efficiently. Approach others tactfully. Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Look for ways to improve and promote quality. Apply feedback to improve performance. Observe safety and security procedures. Use equipment and materials properly. Contribute to building a positive team spirit. Build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regularly required to stand; walk, bend; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Climb into trailers and tractors. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and all weather conditions. Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

OVERVIEW

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.