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Overview

The Yard Hostler Lead is responsible for Operation of yard tractors, tractors and straight trucks to position equipment to and from the yard and warehouse. Additional duties include operating warehouse power equipment and other assigned tasks when needed. Lead, train and guide team of Yard Hostlers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform under the guidance of each Department's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and/or direction of the area supervisor

• Maintain the highest of quality product and service, accuracy and team work

• Skillfully operate and maneuver tractor/yard hostler combo with 53' trailer to position at the warehouse doors and park in assigned locations in the yard

• Fuel and wash mobile equipment when required

• Abide by all driving safety codes and rules while performing maneuvers

• Operate power equipment within the warehouse when called upon by supervisors

• Assist with driving tractor trailers and or company delivery vehicles when needed and directed by the Warehouse Manager

• Maintain an organized and clean work environment.

• Assist in maintaining the security of the Warehouse and product

• Actively support and participate in all Warehouse safety and safety committee requests

• Abide by all local SGWS Employee Guidelines as set in the Employee Handbook

• Attend required safety meetings as requested (Driver meeting, Department of Transportation safety meetings, OIP team meetings)

• Assist, when requested, for any and all inventory control requirements (e.g., physical inventories, cycle counting, security verification, etc.)

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency plus 1 years of experience

• Commercial Driver s License (CDL) required

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes

• Must be able to regularly sit and operate machinery such as a forklift

• May require working at heights of 8 feet or greater

• Additional hours may be required during October, November, and December and other peak periods

• Must be able to frequently lift/lower, push, carry, or pull 60 pounds (lbs.) repetitively

This position is deemed a safety-sensitive position. As such, any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a drug test, including a marijuana test.

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.