Get Fresh Produce has been in business since 1982 providing fresh produce and other products to restaurants and other end users in the Chicago area. Enjoy competitive pay, full benefits, and a stable work environment with a growing company.
As a Yard Spotter, you will be performing daily equipment moves to and from docks and parking lots. You will fuel trucks and ensure they are in good working order.
Essential Functions:
Efficiently and accurately stage trailers for loading and transport while ensuring proper temperature control
Maneuver and back trailers into loading docks, pre-trip fleet equipment including trailers, straight trucks, tractors, spotter trucks
Maneuver trailers/trucks into yard parking stalls to ensure there is no traffic backup
Follow all safety protocols including, performing safety checks to secure fleet
Fuel trucks/trailers with diesel and DEF fluid as needed
Check proper refrigeration set points on equipment
Perform safety checks of the yard and equipment fleet
Collaborate with warehouse personnel using a safety traffic control lighting system to move equipment from one location to another, according to door assignments
Work with the Transportation Management team to ensure the proper equipment is used for routes
Work closely with the maintenance shop to ensure repairs are finished before using the equipment
Position Requirements:
Minimum of 21 years of age
Commercial Driver License (CDL) A Required
Proper understanding and operation of refrigeration equipment
Ability to stand on feet for prolonged periods of time, ability to kneel and stoop as needed, while performing vehicle inspections
Must be able to read, write and speak English to communicate verbally and written, bilingual a plus
Ability to follow directions and willing to learn
Able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
Work Schedule:
5-day work week Sunday – Friday with Saturday off and another day during the week
Start time of 5:00 pm until the work is completed
40-45 hours per week
Some mandatory Holiday work included
Bartlett, IL location, this is an in-person position
Compensation:
Hourly rate $26.75
Benefits:
Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life)
PTO (Personal and Vacation Days)
401k
Paid Holidays
Career advancement opportunities
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.