Job Description

Yard Truck/Load Securement - 1st Shift

Salina, KS

Great Plains Manufacturing currently has an opening for a 1st Shift Outside Shipper/Load Securement person at our Salina Facility.

This position works Monday – Thursday 6:00 am - 4:30 pm (overtime as needed). Will report to the Shipping Manager. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all Great Plains policies and OSHA safety regulations and wears prescribed safety and protective equipment.
• Comply at all times with the rules and regulations of all state and federal agencies.
• Execute the rules of proper load securement.
• Safely drive and work in the daylight as well as at night.
• Review loaded shipment for ability to secure load according to DOT Regulations and Company policies for safe travel on public roads and highways.
• Inspect crating and equipment for safety and quality.
• Secure outbound loads according to DOT regulations and company policies for safe travel on public roads and highways.
• Transport loaded and secured trailer to staging area(s).
• Examine bill of ladings to ensure paperwork is correct.
• Recommend quality improvement initiatives to the GPM Safety Team.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: 

• Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions and during daylight or nighttime hours
• Ability to maintain paperwork accurately
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• CDL A License with no more than 2 moving violations in previous 3 years
• Ability to obtain a Forklift License
• Willingness to work overtime or flexible hours on short notice
• Strong knowledge of Great Plains product structure helpful

Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with multiple divisions, including Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; and the Construction Equipment Division, we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth. If you are self-motivated, goal-oriented, and collaborative, explore our open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com.