ABOUT US
The Save Mart Companies is one of the largest food retailers in California and Nevada. It is home to several well-known brands in food retailing. You might have seen our stores that include Save Mart, Lucky, Lucky California, and Food Maxx. We also have 3 distribution centers and our SMART Transportation trucking firm to transport dry groceries, frozen foods, ice, and novelties to all The Save Mart Companies stores. We are a California grown business, headquartered in the heart of one of the greatest agricultural areas of our nation – Stanislaus County.
The Modesto community is vibrant with great traditions, educational opportunities, and multi-cultural lifestyles. Aside from mild weather year-round, Modesto allows for easy access to many major tourist attractions in California. To the west lies the San Francisco Bay Area (90-miles) and the Santa Cruz Beach (115-miles). To the east is the famed Gold Country “Mother Lode” (50-miles) and a little farther you can find the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountain range, Lake Tahoe (180-miles) and Yosemite National Park (110-miles).
Some of our competitive benefits include exceptionally generous benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K), Lifelong Learning Educational opportunities, Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and support services).
We are currently recruiting for the position of:
Hostler- Merced, CA
JOB DESCRIPTION
• The yard hostler will be responsible for moving equipment in and around the yard for loading and
unloading purposes. Hooking and unhooking equipment prior to daily dispatch. Notification to
management for repairs or possible problems that arise during the shift. Storing equipment in a
safe area prior to dispatch, to minimize the possible damage through outside vendors utilizing the
yard. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Daily inspections to incoming equipment, minimizing unreported damage done overnight at the
dock or while on route. Inventory of equipment necessary to and related to the operation of
transportation
• Sanitation and cleaning of the building exterior, primarily between the loading doors and apron
• In emergency situations, run routes as needed
• When injury or late illness occurs, it may be necessary to be available for coverage
• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules,
standards and guidelines Maintaining accurate records and logs Maintaining accurate move and
yard inventory records
• Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards
• Other tasks are assigned
Hiring pay range:
$21.15 – 23.50
Performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of moving trailers into and out of load outdoors, monitor
loaded trailer temps, fueling, and prepare trailers for loading.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Backing trailers into dock doors and around the yard
• Maintain and repair reasonable damage to trailers. Notify management of outside sourcing for
repairs not capable at the yard
• Safely secure trailers in assigned areas
• Help maintain a safe working environment
• Maintain cleanliness of yard
• Serve as back up driver when necessary
• Follows company safety policies and procedures and encourages others to do the same.
• Works cooperatively & productively with Supervisors and other Associates to complete tasks.
• Provides and inspires outstanding service to customers by maintaining attention to detail and
completing assigned work in a timely manner.
Reference: req32994
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The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.