Yard Spotter​/Switcher

Fresh 2U Transportation is seeking a Class-A CDL Yard Spotter near Oberlin, OH to become a part of our team. The responsibilities consist of moving trailers between staging areas and multiple greenhouses at Green Circle Growers. This is a full-time position, that is overtime eligible. Candidates must have a reliable mode of transportation for a 3pm start time and be willing to work rotating weekends.

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving policies
• Daily safety inspection of yard tractor prior to operation
• Daily trailer inventory and organization of the yard
• Safety inspection of trailers prior to loading
• Red Tag trailers and complete DVIR as needed
• Check and maintain reefer temperatures and refuel units as needed
• Shuttle trailers between docks and staging areas (average 26-30 trailer moves per shift)
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age 25 or older
• Minimum 1 year's verifiable experience
• Willing to work weekend rotation
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills and cleanliness standards
• Proven initiative and responsibility demonstrated through prior work experience
• Team player with a positive attitude

COMPENSATION:

• Paid Hourly
• Paid Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks)
• Paid Onboarding and Safety Training
• Annual Retention Bonus

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Paid Life and Short-term Disability Insurance
• And More!!!

EQUIPMENT:

• Kalmar Automatic Yard Tractors
• 53’ Vans and Reefers

PHYSICAL Environment & Requirements:

• Plant/Production facility, occasionally outside, or in-store;
  Possible extreme heat/cold dependent on season
• Continuously requires ability to follow verbal and/or written direction
• Frequently requires walking, lifting (up to 50lbs), carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling (up to 200lbs), bending, and crouching
• Occasionally requires sitting, standing, fine dexterity, climbing and handling
• May require ability to operate machinery, drive vehicles (truck, car, van, tug, forklift) or use equipment such as hand tools, computers, or general business equipment

Fresh 2U Transportation began operations in 2016 as a division of Green Circle Growers, Inc. We specialize in local and long-distance transport of time and temperature sensitive goods. Green Circle Growers, Inc. is family owned and operated since 1968. We are ranked among the top ten largest greenhouse growers in the United States, specializing in flowers and plants produced at our 150+ acres greenhouse facility in Oberlin, OH.