Location: Vidalia, GA
Department: DTI
Reports To: Asst. Transportation Manager
Shift: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00AM-7:00PM (Possible extra days)
Wage: $15.23/hour
Responsible for safely and efficiently spotting trailers on the lot or at the dock door per instructions from the Operations Clerks.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Safely and efficiently moves 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 and DOT requirements
- Sufficient hearing and vision necessary to operate powered equipment safely
- Safe driving record.
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
- Sufficient vision and hearing necessary to operate powered equipment safely
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with HAZMAT and Tanker Endorsements.
- Experience in a fast-paced, safety-sensitive environment
ROLE SPECIFICS
- Schedule-Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00AM-7:00PM (Possible extra days)
- Work Environment - Temperature extremes (summer and winter conditions) working in both indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
WHO WE ARE
Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, created Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) in 1994 to transport product. Our fleet has since grown to over 1,800 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we’ve grown, we haven’t lost sight of caring for our best-in-class drivers. We’ve had zero layoffs in our company’s history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.
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:
- 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.
