Yard Hostler/Order Selector (Part Time)

TITLE: Yard Hostler/Order Selector DIVISION: Ponchatoula

REPORTS TO: Warehouse Supervisor FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Gold Star Foods is the leading food distributor to K-12 schools in the United States. We are a company devoted to providing our customers with incredible customer service. We know that it is our employees who make the difference! Join our team and find out what it is like to work somewhere where you enjoy getting up for work every day!

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position is a critical support role for the Transportation and Warehouse Team. The Yard Hostler/Order Selector plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth movement of trucks within our distribution center and for accurately and efficiently selecting orders in a timely manner. This position requires exceptional driving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely and efficiently move bobtail trucks within the yard area.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks.
• Coordinate with the warehouse team to prioritize truck movement based on operational needs.
• Maintain accurate records of truck movements and locations.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor and warehouse personnel to ensure proper truck movement.
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Assist with maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the yard area.
• Other duties and special projects as requested.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• Maintain safeguards of confidential company information.
• Efficiently and accurately pick customer orders.
• Safely operate electric pallet jack in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Select and palletize products.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and quality standards.
• Other duties and special projects as requested.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must be a highly motivated self-starter and be able to work independently.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Need to be able to adapt to changing conditions.
• Have the ability to listen to and follow directions.
• Must be able to follow established procedures.
• Must have a good attendance record.
• Must be able to communicate in English both written and orally.
• Work in various warehouse environments including freezer, cooler and dry.
• Able to follow selection direction through headset (Voice Pick & Pick Label).
• Ability to frequently lift 15-55 pounds.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B.
• At least 2 years of OTR driving experience or training school equivalent.
• Prior experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Order Selecting: 1 Year (Preferred)
• Electric Pallet Jack: 1 Year (Preferred)

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Outdoor environment. Outdoor environment exposure to extreme heat, cold, rain, and other weather elements. The work environment can be noisy due to the movement of equipment and vehicles in the yard. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day. Driving and maneuvering large trucks in tight spaces. Climb up and down from yard tractors multiple times throughout the shift. Reaching above shoulder height, below the waist, or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques are required. This may include bending, reaching, and lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.

EOE M/W/Vet/Disabled

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements as the employee may be required to perform any other duties as assigned. In the event of an absence where the Yard Hostler/Order Selector cannot perform these duties, the Manager will determine who shall perform these duties.

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.