Job Description

About C.R. England, Inc.

Founded in 1920, C.R. England, Inc. is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT and is one of North America’s premier transportation companies. C.R. England is an industry leader in Dedicated, Over-The-Road, cross-border Mexico, and Intermodal services.

C.R. England has also been regularly recognized for management excellence. This year, C.R. England was recognized by Newsweek as one of ‘America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women’, one of only three truckload carriers to receive this recognition, and ‘America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity’ one of only seven truckload carriers to be so recognized. Additionally, C.R. England was honored with a ‘2020 Glassdoor Top Places to Work’ award, the ‘Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Award’ and by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal as a ‘2021 US Best Managed Company’.

Committed to giving back the community, learn more about C.R. England Inc.’s goal of providing one million meals to children annually through partnerships with local food banks by visiting www.oneagainstchildhoodhunger.com.

Job: Yard Hostler
Location: Albany, OR
Pay: $ 24.00/hr - $28.00/hr

We are seeking an experienced and safety-conscious Yard Hostler to join our logistics team. The successful candidate will be responsible for efficiently moving trailers within the yard, ensuring timely loading/unloading operations, and maintaining a safe working environment.

*The Yard Hostler position is considered a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents substantial risk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive yard goats (tractors) to move trailers between doors, dock areas, and storage locations
• Perform multiple trailers moves per hour, meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): - Moves Per Hour (MPH): 5.35 - On-Time Moves (OTM): 78%
• Open and secure trailer doors with wires
• ⁠Place chocks and pup stands during trailer docking
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations set by customer
• Maintain a high level of physical fitness to navigate a fast-paced work environment
• ⁠Collaborate with management to ensure efficient operations and complete tasks as assigned

Responsibilities may include:
• Monitoring trailer inventory and reporting discrepancies
• Performing pre-shift safety inspections on equipment
• ⁠Maintaining accurate records of trailer movements and inventory

Requirements:

• This position requires a minimum of 10 hours daily in standing, walking or bending position
• ⁠1+ year of experience as a Yard Hostler or similar role
• Valid driver's license
• ⁠Ability to operate yard goats and other material handling equipment
• ⁠Physical stamina to work in a fast-paced environment
• ⁠Strong attention to safety protocols and procedures
• ⁠Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• ⁠Ability to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays Working Conditions:
• ⁠Warehouse/Yard environment with varying temperatures and noise levels
• ⁠Frequently getting in and out of the goat (tractor) about 4 times on every trailer that is moved.
• ⁠Exposure to outdoor weather conditions

CR.England 2025

C.R. England is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.