Spotter

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• A trailer spotter / yard jockey/ hostler at Dot Transportation is responsible for safely and efficiently moving trailers on the yard or at the dock door per instructions from the operations clerks.
  
  
  
  
  • Safely and efficiently drives trailers between pads, doors and buildings on a timely basis.
  • Slides tandems effectively to meet state bridge laws.
  • Accurately weighs loaded trailers.
  • Inspects spotter tractors, performs basic maintenance and fueling, and reports equipment problems.
  • Checks refrigerator unit operations to ensure adequate product and temperature integrity.
  • Performs trailer washing, as needed.
  • Perform lot and /or yard checks
  • Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.
  
  
  
  

YOU MUST HAVE

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree.
• Ability to pass physical abilities test to meet standards of job
• Sufficient hearing and vision necessary to operate powered equipment safely
• Safe driving record.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Experience in a fast-paced, safety-sensitive environment

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Schedules available:
  
  • Tuesday - Friday Nights 5:30 pm - 4:00 am
  • Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights 6:00 pm-6:30 am - Weekend and Night Differential added to base rate.
• Work Environment - Temperature extremes (summer and winter conditions) working in both indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
• Compensation - $20- $24 depending on schedule
• Training Provided

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.