The Temp Yard Hostler is the person responsible on each shift for securing the proper fruit load and fruit type from the yard and transporting the fruit via shuttle car, commonly called the yard dog, to the plant fruit unloading ramps but not before assuring that each fruit load is properly weighed at the truck scales. Following which the Yard Hostler will drive the fruit load to the unloading ramp and release the fruit to the plant

Primary Responsibilities

• Food Safety is the responsibility of all Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees All Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees must be aware of CCPs in their area and how to document them appropriately. All staff must report food safety and quality problems to their immediate supervisor in charge during their shift.
• Retrieve fruit from yard as per the fruit run schedule.
• Unload fruit at the fruit offloading ramps.
• Notify Supervisor/Relief Foreman if loads are found to be mixed with other varietals or containing foreign objects.
• Ability to record individual load start/stop times using barcode scanner and HMI.
• Weigh fruit loads at the scale prior to delivery to the fruit receiving station.
• Clean extractors/finishers during line clean up periods.
• Perform daily mechanical and safety checks on the shuttle truck and forklift (when used).
• Return empty trailers to the lot.
• Perform clean up on fruit receiving ramp when ramp is not in use.
• Perform environmental cleaning inside offload tunnel, under/around fruit conveyors, and any other fruit spillages that may occur using shovels and waste bins.
• Follow all safety rules and practices including the wearing of all personal protective equipment.
• Follow all food safety/quality and personal hygiene practices.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance, consistent punctuality and a positive attitude always.
• Treat all co-workers with respect and professionalism.
• Act professionally towards customers, vendors or other visitors to the plant.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required.
• Move Agmark tankers in and out of the yard.
• Weigh in empty Agmark tankers and stage at ATF loading bays.
• Move loaded Agmark tankers from ATF bays to weigh out at scales, then to lab Carbis for testing and shipping paperwork. Move finished(loaded) tankers to designated yard area.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• The Yard Hostler does not require a driver’s license and can only be driven on Ventura Coastal property.
• Possess a valid forklift license or can obtain one.
• Ability to use stairs/ladders on a recurring basis.
• High School Diploma.
• Ability to safely drive the yard tractor.
• Must be able to keep records, fill out charts and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to work and communicate effectively with maintenance personnel.
• Must be able to make decisions quickly.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to meet flexible and changing priorities and the ability to work under pressure is a must.
• 50% of the time will be in a shuttle car driving fruit loads in the yard.
• 50% of the time will be spent standing outdoors, unloading fruit trucks or cleaning and lifting 40lbs.