Truck Spotter - 2nd Shift
Job Category: Distribution
Requisition Number: TRUCK004535
Job Type: Full-Time
Newport News, VA, 23605, United States
Description
SHIFT: 2nd
HOURS: 4:00pm-12:30am. Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays.
HOURLY PAY= $25.50 PER HOUR
Why you will love working at Maola®:
- Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future.
- Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products.
- We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first month.
- Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.
SUMMARY
Works closely with management to organize and execute the safe movement of fleet trailers within the yard. Checks fuel levels, tracks inventory, verifies loadout orders and completes daily reports. Communicates and interacts with other departments in a professional manner. Responsible for the placement of trailers on the yard and organization of the yard.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Operates yard truck to move trailers to and from dock.
- Reports all accidents immediately to supervisor.
- Monitors company issued radio and returns radio to battery charger at the end of each day.
- Monitor and adjust refrigerated trailer temperature settings per specific load requirements.
- Maintains the cleanliness and fueling of the yard tractors and trailers.
- Completes daily check-off list and reports any repairs needed to the yard tractor to the Shipping Manager.
- Remove trash and wash-out trailers daily.
- Moves tankers in and out of the receiving bay.
- Other duties as assigned.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or international equivalent required.
- Knowledgeable on performing pre and post-trip inspection required.
- Valid driver’s license is required.
COMPETENCIES
- Communication
- Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
- Accountability
- Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
- Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.
- Customer Focused
- Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
- Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
- Initiative
- Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
- Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
- Problem-Solving
- Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
- Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.
- Collaboration
- Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
- Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee must regularly operate a truck. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Able to lift medium weight (50lbs. max or 25 lbs. frequently).
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.
- Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions.
Maola Local Dairies™ is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit www.maolamilk.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the notice from the Department of Labor.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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