Truck Spotter

Shift: 2nd

Hours: 5:00 PM - 5:30 AM

Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Why you will love working at Maola®:

• Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future.
• Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products.
• We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first month.
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

SUMMARY

The Truck Spotter is responsible for safely moving trailers within the facility’s yard, staging trailers for loading and unloading, and supporting efficient dock operations. This role ensures that the flow of inbound and outbound trailers aligns with production and shipping schedules. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow all associated procedures (including FIFO procedures). 
• Operate yard truck to move trailers to and from dock. 
• Record trailer and seal numbers on all trucks and trailers after they are loaded.  
• Provide the supervisor with a list of all seal numbers at the end of the day.   
• Report all accidents immediately to the supervisor.     
• Fuel all tractors and trailers as needed to maintain temperatures that are filled with product. 
• Complete accident reports for insurance carriers.     
• Monitor company-issued radio at all times during shift; return the radio to a battery charger at the end of each day. 
• Responsible for recording hub mileage, fuel levels, temperature checks, and fuel pump readings.   
• Monitor and adjust refrigerated trailer temperature settings per specific load requirements.   
• Responsible for general housekeeping to ensure a clean, sanitary, and safe work area. 
• Additional duties may be assigned

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED required. 
• Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred but not required, depending on state/facility requirements). 
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating yard trucks, hostlers, or similar equipment. 
• The ability to safely operate tractor-trailers and back trailers into tight dock spaces. 

COMPETENCIES

• Communication  
  • Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
• Accountability  
  • Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
  • Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur. 
• Customer Focused  
  • Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
  • Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative  
  • Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
  • Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem-Solving  
  • Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
  • Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions. 
• Collaboration  
  • Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
  • Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-60 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• The work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.  
• Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high.  Wet/slippery work conditions. 

Maola Local Dairies is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products.  Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit www.maolamilk.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.