Trane Technologies plc

Material Handler Yard Spotter

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 11 hours ago

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About the role

As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first.
For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business-it is our business.
Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities?

Coordinate trailer moves to support daily shipping schedules, staging priorities, loading readiness, and yard flow requirements.
Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections of yard spotter equipment and report maintenance, safety, or operating concerns promptly.
Support safe and efficient trailer flow throughout the yard by maintaining awareness of pedestrians, equipment, traffic patterns, weather conditions, and changing yard activity.
Support shipping execution by ensuring trailers and finished goods are moved and positioned accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintain compliance with company safety policies, operational procedures, and standard work expectations.
Help maintain yard organization, housekeeping, and safe working conditions across assigned areas.
Attend, contribute to, and/or support meetings with team members and management as needed.
The Yard Spotter helps maintain trailer flow, yard organization, shipment readiness, and safe traffic patterns throughout the finished goods yard.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, verbally communicate, and listen.
The employee frequently is required to use hands and arms to operate equipment and controls and may be required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee may be required to enter and exit yard spotter equipment repeatedly throughout the shift.
The employee must be able to work outdoors for extended periods in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions.
PPE is required in accordance with site policy.
Assist with yard checks, trailer inventory, and status verification activities as required.
Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and adjusted schedules as required by business needs.

Valid driver's license required.
Experience operating yard spotter, tractor, trailer-moving equipment, or other related mobile equipment preferred.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions required.
Experience working safely around trailers, heavy equipment, and active yard traffic preferred.
Forklift certification or other powered industrial vehicle experience preferred, where applicable.

$20.00 Compensation Type:
Hourly Incentive Eligible:
Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors.
The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation.
Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives - WE DARE TO CARE!
Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.

Yes The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive.
Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs.
We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

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