Regional Distribution Center - Gate Keeper

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As the nation's premier tire distributor, ATD’s coast-to-coast distribution network serves approximately 80,000 customers across the U.S. and Canada with rapid delivery of high‑quality tires, custom wheels and shop supplies.

Assigned to the RDC guard shack, the Gate Keeper facilitates all inbound and outbound traffic entering or exiting the shipping yard. They verify and closely update all inbound and outbound traffic logs to ensure accurate reporting of all containers, trailer and seal r information. They monitor all incoming carriers, vendors, and maintenance vehicles and authorize entrances, communicating with the dispatcher to keep the trailer pool accurate.

They track arrival and departure of daily “Hub & Spoke” trailers to ensure on‑time performance, notifying Management of any delays immediately. They adhere to all company policies and procedures and report any non‑compliance. Other duties are performed as required.

• Adhere to all company policies and safety procedures and report non‑compliance to Supervisor/Manager promptly.
• Communicate regularly with dispatcher and inbound coordinator to update on all incoming trailers.
• Monitor all incoming carriers, vendors, and maintenance vehicles, review and authorize entrances, and assign drop slots accordingly.
• Obtain copies of truck driver licenses on weekends or after hours for drivers picking up loaded trailers.
• Staple copies of DLs to the appropriate bill of lading form.
• Receive all remaining Bill of Lading forms from dispatcher daily that have not been picked up by carriers in the afternoon for monitoring the next day if needed.
• Receive and hold all Fed Ex and UPS packages delivered at the guard shack; review and sign carrier acknowledgment forms and forward paperwork to inbound coordinator.
• Track arrival and departure of daily “Hub & Spoke” trailers to ensure on‑time performance; immediately notify Management of any delays.
• Use radio communications to inform Management, administrative staff, yard jockey, and dispatcher of all visitors entering and/or exiting the RDC’s security area.
• Utilize and update Yard Management system with all inbound and outbound trailers.
• Verify and update all inbound and outbound traffic logs for accurate reporting of containers, trailers, and seal .

• Action Planning: review and evaluate recommendations and develop appropriate plans.
• Action‑Oriented: undertake opportunities and challenges with urgency and enthusiasm.
• Communicates Effectively: deliver multi‑mode communications tailored to various audiences.
• Customer‑Focused: build strong customer relationships and deliver customer‑centric solutions.
• Drives Results: achieve results even under difficult circumstances.
• Ensures Accountability: hold self and others accountable to commitments.
• Equipment Utilization: ensure optimum utilization of warehouse equipment and materials.
• Masters Service Conversations: navigate customer conversations through open, learn, reply, and close stages.
• Planning & Organizing: plan, organize, prioritize, and oversee activities efficiently.
• Plans & Aligns: coordinate work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Policy & Procedures: monitor, interpret, and apply policies and procedures.
• Verbal Communication: express ideas, request actions, and formulate plans clearly.

• High School or GED degree.
• 0‑1 year of related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of policy & procedures.
• Ability to master service conversations.
• Planning & organizing skills.
• Excellent verbal communication.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl. The employee may lift products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds and handle tires (e.g., rolling, destacking, team lifting) greater than approximately 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment may involve weather conditions; noise level is usually moderate. Travel required is 5% of the time.

American Tire Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.