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Hostler - 6am Shift

Quality Custom Distribution
8 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Kent, WA, United States
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Description ABOUT QCD: Established in 2006, Quality Custom Distribution Services LLC (QCD), a subsidiary of GSF, is a custom last-mile distribution company specializing in tailored solutions for selected food service Industry customers. Headquartered in Frisco, Texas, QCD services thousands of restaurants throughout the United States. Providing over 37,000 deliveries a week from 25 strategically located distribution centers, the QCD fleet averages more than 40 million miles driven per year. QCD associates also help run a national non-profit, the GSF Foundation. At QCD, every role drives success. Whether you're preparing orders, making deliveries, mapping routes, or managing warehouses, you're part of a dynamic team that keeps America's favorite restaurants running. Beyond offering logistics jobs, we build careers and fuel the future of foodservice distribution. QCD Seattle - Hostler Hostler – Seattle, WA What You'll Do: You'll support transportation and yard operations by safely moving trailers throughout the facility, coordinating trailer placement, monitoring refrigerated equipment, fueling tractors and reefers, and preparing trailers for loading. This hands-on role is critical to maintaining efficient transportation operations and ensuring equipment is ready for delivery schedules. About QCD: Established in 2006, Quality Custom Distribution Services LLC (QCD), a subsidiary of GSF, is a custom last-mile distribution company specializing in tailored solutions for selected food service industry customers. Headquartered in Frisco, Texas, QCD services thousands of restaurants throughout the United States. Providing over 37,000 deliveries a week from 25 strategically located distribution centers, the QCD fleet averages more than 40 million miles driven per year. QCD associates also help run a national non-profit, the GSF Foundation. At QCD, every role drives success. Whether you're preparing orders, making deliveries, managing inventory, or supporting warehouse operations, you're part of a dynamic team that keeps America's favorite restaurants running. In This Role, You'll: Operate yard tractors, switchers, and other commercial motor carrier equipment safely and efficiently Move and position trailers for loading, unloading, and dispatch operations Coordinate trailer locations with warehouse and transportation teams Verify departure schedules and ensure proper tractor and trailer assignments Monitor and inspect refrigerated trailer temperatures Fuel tractors and refrigeration units as needed Clean and prepare returning trailers for warehouse loading operations Wash trailer interiors on a regular basis and maintain equipment cleanliness standards Conduct routine safety inspections and report equipment concerns Follow all DOT, company safety, and yard operating procedures What You'll Bring: High school diploma or equivalent required Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Current DOT medical certification Minimum three years of tractor-trailer driving experience preferred Knowledge of transportation operations, DOT regulations, and yard safety practices Ability to interpret and monitor reefer temperature readings Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to work independently and manage priorities safely Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 pounds as needed Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and temperature conditions Ability to climb in and out of equipment, manually crank landing gear, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift The Schedule & Setting: Full-time position beginning at 6:00 a.m. Four-day, 10-hour schedule ( Sunday through Wednesday ) Primarily on-site at a transportation yard and distribution facility Work performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions Frequent walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, and equipment operation Weekends and holidays may be included in the regular schedule Overtime is required when operational needs arise and ma…

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