Yard Operator

Yard Operator

This is NewCold

NewCold is service provider in cold chain logistics with a focus on the development and operation of large, highly automated cold stores. NewCold strives to be crucial in the cold chain of leading food companies, by offering advanced logistic services worldwide. We use latest technology that empowers our people, to handle food responsibly and guarantee food safety in a sustainable way. We challenge the industry, believe in long-term partnerships, and deliver solid investment opportunities that enable next generation logistic solutions.

NewCold is one of the fastest growing companies in cold chain logistics. We are expanding our teams to support this growth. More information on NewCold can be found on and our social media.

About the vacancy

As a CDL driver, you are the key link between operations and the drop yard. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe operation while on the public roads in and around the McDonough area. You will oversee auditing the yard inventory, while maintaining and managing the material handling equipment, while watching over the yard operations, you will also ensure that Health & Safety protocols are followed at all times.

Intended results.

The scheduled jobs are completed on time and correctly.

Products are loaded, unloaded, and stored in a timely manner in line with customer performance standards.

Equipment is maintained in good order.

Equipment is tracked via the yard management system.

Responsibilities:

Maintain a safe driving record

Responsible for the proper execution of the logistics activities and the supervision of the off-site yard.

Manage our yard inventory.

Audit and verify that empty and loaded trailers are in the correct spots.

Conduct trailer movements to and from the dock to the drop yard.

Conduct yard inspections daily.

Maintain cleanliness of the yard

Optimize efficiency in yard movements.

Core Tasks

Manage fuel levels of refer units in the yard.

Coordinate filling of refer units if necessary.

Promote safety.

Integrate with office personnel to administrate yard tracking and movements.

Manage material handling equipment properly through processes to be created by this position.

Yard spotter truck

Productivity

Preventative maintenance

Additional tasks

Control of product flow for the yard management system.

Implement remedial actions to maintain the flow of product.

Autonomous action to prevent accidents.

Act in line with agreed procedures for ensuring quality of product.is always maintained in line with customer requirements. (Temperature, damages etc).

Performance Monitors

Daily feedback from Manager

Quarterly one on one meeting with Manager

Annual Performance review.

General

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Educational Requirements

High School Degree

CDL-A License

Experience Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of over the road experience driving tractor trailers and yard hostler.

Are you up for the job?

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please make sure that you leave your CV in English.

Why would you want to work for NewCold?

With the prospect of many new construction projects all over the world in the very near future, NewCold offers the opportunity to join a young but powerful company in the field of logistic services. We have the ambition and the potential to rapidly become the market leader in the field of modern and automated cold storage with additional supply chain services such as transport and distribution. Although our proposition comprises an attractive benefits and compensation package, the (international) scope and impact of the position may appeal to you even more.