Yard Spot Operator

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities Include: 

• Conduct pre-trip inspections of yard equipment to identify damage, safety concerns, or maintenance needs and report findings appropriately. 


• Safely operate a yard tractor to move empty and loaded trailers throughout the distribution center yard.


• Follow radio or electronic dispatch instructions to position designated trailers at assigned dock doors.


• Conduct daily trailer and container inventories, documenting locations, status (empty or loaded), refrigeration settings, and equipment movement to ensure accurate yard management. 


• Report damaged trailers, containers, or equipment promptly to support safe operations.


• Complete required operational, inspection, and equipment damage reports accurately and timely.


• Maintain cleanliness and organization of yard equipment and work areas.


• Maintain a professional and cooperative working relationship with internal and external stakeholders.


• Perform other yard-related duties as assigned.

Secondary Responsibilities Include: 

• Work in a team-oriented environment by picking, preparing, and palletizing finished goods for shipment – working overtime as needed to accomplish the daily/weekly shipping goals. 


• Operate forklift or other equipment as required in the movement of material within the distribution center. Complete a daily vehicle inspection report prior to operating any equipment. Responsible for the proper charging of the vehicles after use. Performing light maintenance duties as required (i.e. watering battery properly). 


• Required to complete warehouse tasks using a handheld RF scanner (picking, replenishing, and putting away items). This includes ensuring precise data entry, verifying product details, and recording serial numbers to maintain inventory integrity. 


• Attention to detail and adherence to company procedures are essential to prevent errors and ensure accurate order fulfillment.


• Follows and understands all company and job-specific procedures. 


• Meets all facility standards applied within select departments. 


• Will pick and stack products according to procedure and special instructions.


• Cross-checking is needed to 100% accuracy. 


• Pick, check, over pack, consolidate, and process parcel cases as necessary.


• Follow all safety instructions to properly load / unload trailers according to procedure.


• Verify accuracy of shipments received, determine locations for products, and put product into available locations.


• Work independently and proactively. Clearly communicate with management and department personnel on key issues regarding returns processing.


• Adhere to all good manufacturing practices, Food and Drug guidelines and Drug Enforcement Laws.


• Perform general housekeeping duties. 


• Work in teams as designated. (i.e. Safety, 5S, Lean, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience 

• Must be 18 years of age


• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required


• Minimum + years warehousing experience, and previous yard spotting experience. 


• Ability to perform basic math calculations


• Must have good verbal and written skills


• Must be able to work with minimal supervision


• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment


• Oracle experience preferred


• Current forklift certification is required; stand-up forklift preferred


• Motorized (electric) pallet jack certification is a plus


• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear


• Must be able to work safely around heavy equipment in a fast-paced environment


• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.


• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time