Overview
Yard Runner Jobs in Melrose Park, IL at Dohrn Transfer Company
Title: Yard Runner
Company: Dohrn Transfer Company
Location: Melrose Park, IL
Dohrn Transfer is your complete Midwestern transportation partner. We offer less-than-truckload, truckload and value-added services throughout our 10-state service area. Our family operated company provides the attention and flexibility that only a regional carrier can, backed by excellence in service and powerful logistical tools.
Dohrn is seeking a Part Time Yard Runner at our Northlake Terminal!
Pay is $18.50/
Hours Monday-Friday, 4pm to 9pm
Purpose
Entry level role responsible for greeting incoming truck drivers, collecting paperwork, coordinating door assignments via radio, and delivering documents to the office.
- Greet incoming truck drivers as they pull into the yard
- Collect bills of lading and other required paperwork from drivers
- Communicate with the dock via radio to obtain door assignments
- Relay instructions to drivers clearly and professionally
- Deliver collected paperwork to the office promptly
- Maintain a safe and organized yard environment
- Provide basic assistance and direction to drivers as needed
- Report any issues or delays to supervisors
- Perform other duties as needed
- High school diploma or GED required
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
- Comfortable using a two way radio
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
- Primarily sedentary work, which involves sitting most of the time
- May be occasionally required to exert 25 pounds of force and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
- The general office environment is favorable; Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are minimal hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc;
- Visual Acuity including regular use of items including a computer screen or monitor
- Manual dexterity is regularly required including fingering, grasping, and typing; manual dexterity includes repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and fingers
- Talking and hearing required to communicate with and listen to others to share or receive information; May be occasionally exposed to noise including telephone, office machinery, and conversations of others
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Starting from USD $18.50/Hr.
