Yard Hostler

Bob Evans Farms operates in multiple convenience foods categories within grocery and club. It holds #1 market positions in three major categories. This winning brand has been experiencing strong growth, a trend it's expecting to continue mostly through its leadership in the refrigerated dinner and breakfast categories. Bob Evans Farms products are distributed nationally in retailers throughout North America. 

Statement of Purpose 

This position will support the Springfield Transportation domicile that handles the retail freight of Bob Evans Farms, commercial freight of Michael Foods, Inc., and freight forwarded volume for various customers unique to our Transportation division. 

Our Yard Hostlers must have a valid Class A CDL along with a driving record free of any DOT recordable accidents within the past 18 months. This person will work closely with the Logistics Manager, Fleet Manager, Lead Material Handler, and Utility Drivers to ensure equipment and inventory availability at our locations within the retail distribution network. Yard Hostlers will also be expected to occasionally perform dock work, when needed. The Bob Evans Transportation department operates 7 days a week, 3 shifts per day with the exclusion of Saturday nights. 

Accountabilities 

• Yard Hostlers are required to possess a valid Class A CDL along with a clean driving record 
• You will adhere to all company safety policies, and complete all assigned safety refresher courses on a quarterly basis 
• Bob Evans Transportation values safety in the workplace and holds all employees responsible for a safe and healthy work environment. 
• 100% compliance with all DOT and FMCSA regulations 
• Must complete annual FDA training relative to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) 
• Proper logging of hours of service within the electronic log platform 
• Performing thorough pre and post trip inspections on your assigned yard truck 
• Potential for dock work within our refrigerated cooler in Springfield (requires Powered Industrial Truck certification) 
• Shuttling of equipment from our satellite yards to warehouse dock doors, or movement of equipment on the Bob Evans yard in Springfield 
• Washing and sanitation of our reefer trailers during downtime 

Knowledge and job duties 

• Must perform yard checks; which encompasses temperature validations, verifying load contents, fuel levels, etc.  
• Inspection of freight and loading conditions prior to signing outbound Bill of Lading documents 
• Trailer cleanliness inspections 
• Completion of daily vehicle inspection reports (DVIR) 
• Proper reviews of all requisite shipping documents for pre-loaded outbound shipments 
• Documentation of trailer pre-cool temperatures and setpoints 
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment in both our cross dock and drop lots 

• Fueling of trailers on our drop lots in Springfield  

Education/Experience 

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• 1 year experience with handling refrigerated freight   
• 2 years experience as a Class A CDL operator 
• Yard truck experience 
• Forklift experience  

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities can perform the essential functions. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities can perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance, and taste or smell. 

The employee must routinely lift and/or move up to 65 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.