What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Attendant - Whitestown IN position at Get Fresh Produce?
Get Fresh Produce has been in business since 1982 providing fresh produce and other products to restaurants and other end users in the Chicago area. Enjoy competitive pay, full benefits, and a stable work environment with a growing company.
As a Yard Attendant you will be performing daily equipment moves to and from docks and parking lots. You will fuel trucks and ensure they are in good working order.
Essential Functions:
· Efficiently and accurately stage trailers for loading and transport while ensuring proper temperature control
· Maneuver and back trailers into loading docks, pre-trip fleet equipment including: trailers, straight trucks, tractors, spotter trucks
· Maneuver trailers/trucks into yard parking stalls to ensure there is no traffic back up
· Follow all safety protocols including, performing safety checks to secure fleet
· Fuels trucks/trailer with diesel and DEF fluid as needed
· Check proper refrigeration set points on equipment
· Performing safety checks of yard and equipment fleet
· Collaborates with warehouse personnel using safety traffic control lighting system to move equipment from one location to another, according to door assignments
· Work with Transportation Management team to ensure proper equipment is used for routes
· Work closely with maintenance shop to ensure repairs are finished before using the equipment
Position Requirements:
· Minimum of 21 years of age
· Commercial Driver License (CDL) A Required
· Proper understanding and operation of refrigeration equipment
· Ability to stand on feet for prolonged periods of time, ability to kneel and stoop as needed, while performing vehicle inspections
· Must be able to read, write and speak English to communicate verbally and written, bilingual a plus
· Ability to follow directions and willing to learn
· Able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
Work Schedule:
· 5-day work week Sunday – Friday with a day off during the week
· Start time of 6:00am until the work is completed
· 40-45 hours per week
· Some mandatory Holiday work included
· Whitestown, IN location, this is an in-person position
Compensation:
· Hourly rate $25.00
Benefits:
· Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life)
· PTO (Personal and Vacation Days)
· 401k
· Paid Holidays
· Career advancement opportunities
Salary : $25
