Memphis Flexible Job:Walmart Yard Hostler | Hiring
Job Description
Role Based in Memphis
Fast Facts
- Location: Memphis, TN
- Company: Walmart Supply Chain
- Position: Walmart Yard Hostler (Flexible/Contract, Memphis)
- This Memphis-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Walmart Supply Chain team in Memphis, TN is growing.
- Benefit from working in Memphis, a key hub for the Commercial Freight Logistics industry.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $22-$28/Hour (approx. $52k/Year)
- Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered.
- Project-based work with clear objectives.
Responsibilities
- Core objectives involve your professional skills in Commercial Freight Logistics.
About Walmart Supply Chain
Moving millions of products requires seamless exterior coordination. The fluidity of a Walmart Distribution Center relies entirely on the precise, safe movement of commercial trailers in our expansive staging yards. We cultivate a dynamic, highly supportive workplace where our logistics professionals are celebrated for their efficiency, precision, and unwavering commitment to yard safety.
Your Workflow
- Dispatch Coordination: Begin your shift by checking in with the transportation office, receiving your digital sequence of required trailer moves for a smooth operational flow.
- Tractor Operation: Safely pilot a specialized terminal tractor (yard goat) throughout the facility yard, maintaining a calm, focused demeanor in a high-traffic environment.
- Precision Docking: Execute flawless backing maneuvers, gently sliding 53-foot commercial trailers into narrow dock doors to ensure the interior warehouse teams are continuously supplied with freight.
- Safety Assurance: Conduct visual inspections of trailers for damage, verify that wheel chocks are perfectly engaged, and safely connect air lines, prioritizing your well-being and the safety of others at all times.
Qualifications & Environment
This role offers the thrill of commercial driving with the immense lifestyle benefit of never dealing with stressful highway traffic. Candidates must be 18 years of age or older with a valid driver's license and an exceptionally clean driving record. Experience operating terminal tractors is highly valued. Walmart provides excellent hourly compensation, comprehensive healthcare, and a supportive team atmosphere.