Yard Hostler - Military Veterans
at Albertsons
About the company
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.
Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.
Bring your flavor
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What you will be doing
The Yard Hostler shuttles equipment within the distribution center premises as needed. Working with another hostler, coordinate moves based on priorities directed by dispatch, shipping and receiving supervisors. Maintains a neat and orderly yard, anticipates trailer needs based on specific shifts.
The position will be based in Salt Lake City, UT.
Main responsibilities
- Safely operate yard tractor in professional manner.
- Handle fast paced work environment.
- Ability to drive in snowy or slippery conditions, as needed.
- Work in areas requiring exposure to varying temperatures, extreme heat or cold, and/or wet, damp, or drafty conditions.
- Work varying hours of the day as required. (Days, nights, weekends, and holidays)
- Fuel yard tractor and refrigerated trailers.
- Knowledge of refrigerated trailer operations.
- Record, report, and maintain trailer temperatures.
- Maintain working trailer inventory, anticipate shift needs.
- Work closely with dispatch, shipping, receiving, clean out building and security to ensure all trailer needs are met.
- Be able to prioritize trailer requests.
- Have a strong commitment to safety.
A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.
What we are searching for
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must successfully complete Albertsons pre-employment background and drug screening.
- Over the road driving experience, a plus.
Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Salt Lake City, UT
Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer that operates stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia with more than 20 well-known banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. The Company is committed to helping people across the country live better lives by making a meaningful difference, neighborhood by neighborhood.
We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen and enrich our stores, our company, and our society. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is a component of our programs for recruitment, development and training of associates and leaders. We provide opportunities for each person in our company to contribute their ideas, talents, and enthusiasm to the company’s success. Associates can participate in various associate resource and network groups, such as Women’s Inspiration and Inclusion Network (WIIN), Hispanic Leadership Network, Asian Network, Albertsons African American Leadership Council, and Albertsons Pride Alliance.
Who We Are Looking For
Albertsons companies is seeking transitioning military service members, military veterans and military spouses across the country who are looking to join an amazing company with a dynamic atmosphere that helps you learn and grow in all interest areas. We offer an inclusive and diverse culture where leaders become lifelong allies, as well as amazing health and wellness benefits to keep you at your best- all with competitive compensation!
Should I Apply?
Our diverse roles are nation-wide and provide opportunities in specialties such as:
· Store operations
· Warehouse
· Pharmacy
· Manufacturing
· Digital atmosphere
· Technology
· Corporate
What Happens After I Apply?
Once you click ‘Apply Now’ on an Albertsons job posting, you will be re-directed to fill out an application on our career page. In order to be considered for next steps, please complete the application on Albertsons’ career page and make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile. Once we review your resume and profile, a recruiter will reach out to provide you with more information and to schedule you for an interview.