Yard Spotter

prattinternalcareersite; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Insurance benefits

Wellness reimbursement

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a dock operator responsible for moving trailers safely on and off the dock and maintaining an organized yard. The role requires inspecting arriving trailers and performing pre-shift checks on the yard spotter truck.

Candidates should have a high school education or equivalent, a valid driver license, and at least six months of machinery experience. Flexibility for nights, weekends, travel, and drug/background checks is required.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent; additional experience may substitute.
• Valid Driver License.
• Minimum of six months experience operating machinery.
• Must have demonstrated ability to follow directions.
• Professional attitude & conduct.
• Multi-tasking, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and time management skills.
• High degree of safety awareness and safety discipline.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the public.
• Willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Adhere to safety requirements and policies in the Employee Handbook/Code of Conduct.
• Be willing to work in a team environment and assist others as required.
• Wear PPE in designated operations per PRATT Safety and OSHA.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Flexible to business needs.
• Drug tests and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers on and off the dock safely.
• Keep the storage yard organized.
• Inspect trailers on arrival to the yard.
• Pre-shift inspection on yard spotter truck.
• Follow all safety policies and employee handbook rules.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Time management

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pratt Perks:

• Paid Holidays from DAY ONE


• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire


• 3 Months: 401(k) with match


• 12 months: FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing/parenting leave

Position Summary:

Responsible for moving trailers on and off the dock safely.

Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities:

• Keeping the storage yard organized.


• Inspecting trailers when arrive on the yard.


• Pre shift inspection on yard spotter truck.


• Follow all company Safety policies and policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct


• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Hiring Requirements/Preferences

• High school education or equivalent (additional experience may be substituted for education)


• Valid Driver License


• Minimum of six (6) months experience operating machinery


• Must have a demonstrated ability to follow directions


• Professional Attitude & conduct


• Multi-task, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and time management skills are needed.


• High degree of safety awareness and safety discipline


• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.


• Willing to travel and work away from home when and if required.


• Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.


• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and the policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.


• Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.


• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by PRATT Safety and OSHA.


• Be at least age 18 years of age due to nature of working environment.


• You will be expected to be flexible to the needs of our business, as we continually strive to meet and exceed the needs of our customers.


• Random and Suspicion Drug tests are performed


• Please be aware that you must successfully complete a drug screen and background check in order to be hired into the Pratt Industries.

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