Yard Hostler - Post Holdings Inc.
Springfield, OH
About the Job
Brand: Bob Evans Farms
Categories: Operations Production
Locations: Springfield, Ohio
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Remote Eligible: No
Req ID: 23271
Job Description
Business Unit Overview
For 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We’re proud to be the #1-selling refrigerated dinner sides, including many varieties of feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese. We’re also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and bacon products, potato products, and egg products including liquid eggs. Our brand portfolio includes Bob Evans, Simply Potatoes, Egg Beaters and Owens Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio. In September of 2017, Bob Evans Farms was acquired by Post Holdings, Inc. and is part of the Refrigerated Retail division. Other divisions of Post include Post Consumer Brands (Cereal), Weetabix (Cereal – UK), Michael Foods (Foodservice), and 8th Avenue Food & Provisions (Private Label). Post has aggressive growth plans for BEF, highlighted by the recent deployment of capital to support innovation, marketing and manufacturing. Responsibilities 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 Qualifications 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.
Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Categories: Operations Production
Locations: Springfield, Ohio
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Remote Eligible: No
Req ID: 23271
Job Description
Business Unit Overview
For 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We’re proud to be the #1-selling refrigerated dinner sides, including many varieties of feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese. We’re also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and bacon products, potato products, and egg products including liquid eggs. Our brand portfolio includes Bob Evans, Simply Potatoes, Egg Beaters and Owens Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio. In September of 2017, Bob Evans Farms was acquired by Post Holdings, Inc. and is part of the Refrigerated Retail division. Other divisions of Post include Post Consumer Brands (Cereal), Weetabix (Cereal – UK), Michael Foods (Foodservice), and 8th Avenue Food & Provisions (Private Label). Post has aggressive growth plans for BEF, highlighted by the recent deployment of capital to support innovation, marketing and manufacturing. Responsibilities 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 Qualifications 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.
Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Source : Post Holdings Inc.