Yard Hostler/Driver- 12 hour Day Shift at Mars, Incorporated in Leipsic, Ohio

Job Description:

Job Description:

Yard Hostler/Driver Mars Pet US - OHL Site
Leipsic, Ohio

A Shift (7am to 7pm) following a 2-2-3 rotation

Additional shift rotation details will be provided in the interview process.

The Yard Hostler/Driver drives switching equipment, tractors, and straight trucks to transport goods or equipment to and from designated locations. Makes decisions in sequencing schedule to maintain efficient loading and unloading operations. Loads and unloads trailers and verifies product count. Maintains a clean and safe docking area and reports any maintenance or safety issues to supervision. Refuels vehicles on site and documents locations and condition of equipment.
Key Accountabilities

• Maintain safe and efficient dock operation by switching trailers and equipment to and from docks.


• Maintains equipment fuel levels and refuels equipment during appropriate times.


• Loads and unloads trucks, verifying the count and condition of product. Reports overages, shortages, and damages.


• Performs daily yard checks.


• Properly secures loads, ensuring loads are within local, state and federal guidelines.


• Prepares and maintains accurate records and/or logs as required policies and procedures.


• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water. Notifies supervision of current or anticipated repair needs.


• Complies with all company policies, procedures, and guidelines.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Minimum of one year verifiable experience driving, switching or commercial tractor


• Understanding of business management software like SAP & Red Prairie


• Ability to tolerate an ambiguous environment

Minimum Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a docking environment


• Considerable knowledge of tractor/truck mechanics and maintenance


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to pass written exam, physical exam, company yard test and drug screen


• Ability to maintain clean driving record


• Ability to comply with all applicable OSHA regulations, commercial driving requirements as per state and federal D.O.T. and/or MSDS standards


• Ability to comply with company safety rules, regulations, and required testing


• Ability to read, understand, and follow directions/instructions


• Ability to read and follow maps


• Ability to identify, locate, and disburse product


• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Occasional Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Carrying 100 lbs.


• Frequent Climbing


• Vision correctable to 20/20


• Constant Sitting


• Occasional Kneeling, Walking, Standing


• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)


• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals


• Able to tolerate outside environmental conditions

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.


• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.


• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.


• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.