Yard Hostler (Weekend, Overnight)
Core
Operate terminal tractors and powered industrial trucks to move trailers in and out of dock doors and parking stalls while maintaining yard inventory and safety standards.
Role type
Yard Hostler (Terminal Tractor Operator)
Builds
Trailer movement and yard organization for logistics operations
Domain
Logistics / Warehousing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Terminal tractor operation, Powered Industrial Truck (forklift) operation, pre-trip inspections, trailer inventory checks, regulatory compliance, basic computer/WM system usage, physical labor (lifting up to 75 lbs), active driver's license
Preferred skills
CPG or Food & Beverage industry experience, additional language skills
Technologies
Warehouse management (WM) systems, electronic tracking equipment
Responsibilities
Safely operate terminal tractors to move trailers, perform pre-trip inspections on equipment, conduct trailer inventory checks and yard audits, maintain records and logs, operate powered industrial trucks (forklifts, pallet jacks), ensure safe work environment compliance
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC