Gate Guard
: Job Details :

Primary Responsibility :Responsible for the access control of all incoming and outgoing traffic into the facility yard. Documents arrival of trucks and trailers into the various systems. Checks accuracy of the paperwork and the loads of trucks and trailers upon their exit from the facility yard. At some facilities, may be required to perform physical door checks throughout the facility.What You'll Do :* Guard the entrance the facility and grounds, warehouse, or other property to control traffic to and from buildings and grounds* Prevent unauthorized individuals from entering restricted areas* Opens gates to allow entrance or exit of employees, truckers, and authorized visitors* Check the credentials or approved roster before admitting anyone thru the gates* Directs visitors and truckers to various parts of grounds or buildings* Inspects outgoing traffic to prevent unauthorized removal of company property or product* Data entry to record number of trucks, work orders or other carriers entering or leaving facility* Input data into system* Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as theft, equipment or property damage, presence of unauthorized persons or unusual occurrences* Answer telephone and transfer calls to different departments* May be required to operate a company security vehicle to perform physical door checks* Perform other duties as requiredWhat Experience and Education You Need :* Ability to read, write, and understand directions.* Previous related experience preferred.What Could Set You Apart :* Excellent and proven interpersonal and customer service skills (Verbal and written)* Proven ability to cope with conflict, stress and crisis situations.* Able to work in a fast paced, dynamic, high stress environment.* Excellent communication and verbal skills with all levels of the organization* Clean driving record, if assignment requires operating a company security vehiclePhysical Requirements :The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.* Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching or bending* Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks* May require ability to occasionally lift, carry, position, and moving objects weighing up to 20 pounds* Requires ability to work Saturdays and overtimeWork Environment :The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.What We Offer :Our associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.