Job Description

To be a successful Lead Yard Attendant you will need:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must have a minimum of 24 months of commercial driving experience
• Must have valid Class A driver license with no more than 2 points
• Knowledge, comprehension, and compliance with DOT rules/regulations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multitasking
• Strong ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, with all levels of employees.
• Demonstrate the ability to solve problems, accept constructive feedback and show flexibility should priorities and/or deadlines change
• Must have the ability to use a phone application for: mapping, work submissions, tracking, timekeeping ad electronic logs
• Train on all aspects, including job specific and safety. Work with yard attendants to ensure they fully understand how to perform their job, including refresher training.
• Provide positive supervision of yard attendants to ensure company standards and expectations are met.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the yard, including load-out and documentation.
• Maintain weekly yard schedule.
• Perform work assigned by transportation manager to ensure successful operation of the yard.
• Ensure all yard attendants are trained on TRUs and spot check performance.
• Effective communication between departments and prioritization of department needs.
• Plan and assign equipment according to loadout matric and availability.
• Understand equipment availability according to classification and weights of equipment.
• Understand the use of trailer refrigeration units. Understand basics of food safety and documentation of trailer temperatures.
• Effective communication between multiple departments for different departments to perform different actions on trailers. Must be able to understand what needs to be done next.
• Monitor of fuel levels and trailer inventory.
• Communicate and have proper etiquette on company radios.
• Monitor and report any equipment or product out of specifications.
• Movement of equipment with multiple types of vehicles and understanding of how to use equipment; 2-axle straight trucks, 3-axle tractors, multiple size trailers and tankers.
• Will not operate equipment outside of company property if not licensed to operate.
• Movement of company equipment between multiple parking facilities outside of company property.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required: Previous Yard Experience

Hourly Range: $30.29 - $33.65

Producers offers its employees a team-oriented work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefit package including medical/dental/vision benefits and 401(k) retirement plan.

Producers is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Producers participates in E-Verify.