Yard Hostler

About GLS:

General Logistics Systems (GLS) Company is an established provider of time-critical package and freight shipping solutions that has been operating in more than 40 countries across Europe for over 30 years, generating annual revenue totaling well above $4 billion.

We've taken our unique but proven business model stateside, where we intend to shake up the market with a truly combined express parcel, premier less-than-truckload (LTL), dedicated and freight brokerage offering that's faster and more flexible than our competitors'.

We passionately believe that our success depends on our customers' success, which informs the 'why' and 'how' of everything we do. At this pivotal stage in our growth journey, we are looking for like-minded individuals to help us build a new kind of logistics company...one that makes customers' lives easier and plays an active role in their achievements.

Does this sound like you? If so, please apply to join GLS-US and keep an eye out for future openings as we expand!

Position Summary:

Yard Hostlers move vehicles around the yard, organize and move trailers. May use a yard goat to perform job duties.

Responsibilities:

• Proper handling and accurate completion of all necessary paperwork.
• Hooking and unhooking trailers, raising, and lowering landing gear.
• Moving trailers from dock to yard or from the yard to the dock.
• Operating Yard Goat / Hostler to move trailers as needed around the yard
• Pulling out and backing trailers into the dock
• Pre and post trip inspections on Yard Goat, switch gears and trailers
• Communication with the Supervisor/Team Leader
• Fueling Yard Goat
• Reads manifests or follows oral instructions to ascertain freight to be moved. Opens trailers
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets by hand.
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs bracing, rope, or dunnage to prevent shifting or damage in transit
• Counts, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on control copy and manifest
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or with pallet jacks or hand trucks and cleans work area
• Excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Perform daily yard check
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Attendance is a key component of this position and requires the applicant to be consistently on time and at work. 

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three years related experience and/or training; or combination of education and experience. Employee prefers at least three years’ experience; however, each applicant's qualifications will be weighed on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. An individual must also be willing to accept, follow and give supervision; maintain a positive attitude towards their work and with all co-workers. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to successfully pass drug/physical and background screening. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registration: Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License (commercial license preferred) and operate a motor vehicle.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to operate various yard and freight handling equipment, in a safe manner.
• Follow and understand all safety rules that apply to dock and warehouse operations.
• Ability to drive and/or operate heavy machinery and/or equipment.
• Ability to operate a forklift, lift gate, pallet jack, Yard Goat and hand truck or other equipment as necessary, on a regular basis.
• PC Literate. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Capable of communicating and interacting effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Responds promptly and professionally to customer needs.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate with others.
• Minimum 6 months related experience preferred.
• State issued Driver's License preferred.
• Must have a pleasant, positive personality and the ability to get along well with customers, co-workers and vendors.

Working Environment:

Characteristics are relatively stable and frequently wet and/or humid. Maybe exposed to fumes, airborne particles, extreme heat and vibrations. The noise level us unusually loud and the exposure risk to hazardous environmental conditions is moderate. Listed below are applicable special environmental conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•  Standing for prolonged periods of time is required.
•  Regularly works in outside weather conditions.

EEO Commitment:

GLS US Freight, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply to at GLS and we strive to select the best qualified applicant for each position in our organization. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. GLS complies with all laws and regulations relating to employment discrimination, and is always committed to doing what's right.