Hostler - $33.25 per hour in Edwardsville, Kansas at Earp Meat Co Inc

Earp Distribution is a third-generation, family-owned and operated, food distribution company that is a recognized leader in our industry.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance coverage
• Pension Plan
• 401(k) options with company match
• Company-paid life insurance coverage
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long- term disability insurance coverage
• Short-term disability insurance coverage paid by company
• Flexible Spending Accounts for non-reimbursable medical and dependent care
• Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• On-the-job training and skill development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Annual Shoe Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus

We are currently looking for a Full-Time Hostler in our Transportation Yard Maintenance Department!! The Hostler is responsible for executing the physical movement of tractor/trailers to correct yard positions.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Uses the Earp Distribution Yard Management System (YMS) to accelerate movement in real time with focus on timely information provided by Dispatch, Dock, Yard and Garage Teams.
• Collaborates with the Day Operations Manager (Router) to set up tractor/trailer assignments according to the daily routing schedule.
• Must have thorough understanding of smooth flow and how their job interfaces and collaborates with other Earp Distribution Departments to achieve the goal of spotting optimization.
• Fuel and inspect tractors and trailers as needed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior experience as a Hostler or Valid Class A CDL
• Must be able to text and respond to YMS and be able to operate a 2-Way Radio
• Understanding of Pre and Post Trip procedures
• Operate tractor/trailer and pallet jack
• Operate a “yard buggy”
• Ability to safely move equipment within the truck yard to include backing
• Minimum age of 21
• Work accurately at a rapid pace

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, bend, stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, carry, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and use hands and fingers to grasp and feel. The employee may be required to work with hands and arms extended overhead. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The Hostler will primarily work outdoors while servicing fleet and is often exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures.

Those interested may apply via the online link. No phone calls please.

Earp Distribution is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.