Yard Hostler($25-$32/hr)-Moses Lake,WA | Hiring
Opportunity in Moses Lake
Role Essentials
- Compensation: $25-$32/Hour (approx. $59.8k/Year)
- Role in Moses Lake: Yard Hostler
- Location: Moses Lake, WA
- Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Moses Lake location.
- Hiring Organization: Walmart Supply Chain
- Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
- This Moses Lake-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Walmart Supply Chain team in Moses Lake, WA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Moses Lake, a key hub for the Commercial Freight Logistics industry.
"The distribution yard is a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Our Yard Hostlers are the expert operators who ensure our trailers are in the right place at the right time, keeping our massive supply chain moving safely and smoothly."
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.
Core Responsibilities
- Tractor Operation: Safely pilot a specialized terminal tractor (yard goat) throughout the facility yard, maintaining a calm, focused demeanor in a high-traffic industrial 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 inbound freight.
- Safety Assurance: Conduct visual inspections of trailers for damage, verify that wheel chocks are perfectly engaged, and safely connect/disconnect air lines hundreds of times a shift.
- Dispatch Coordination: Sync with the transportation office via radio, receiving your digital sequence of required trailer moves for a smooth operational flow.
The Driving Advantage
This role offers the thrill of commercial driving with the immense lifestyle benefit of never dealing with stressful highway traffic. You remain within the secure facility, ensuring you go home every single day. Walmart provides excellent hourly compensation, comprehensive healthcare, and a supportive team atmosphere.
Qualifications
Candidates must be 18 years of age or older (21+ preferred in some locations). A valid driver's license and an exceptionally clean driving record are required. While a Class A CDL is highly preferred, extensive experience operating terminal tractors or backing large trailers may qualify you for the role. Exceptional spatial awareness and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions are mandatory.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Yard Hostler-Moses Lake,WA | Hiring position pay at Walmart Supply Chain?
This role offers a pay range of $25 - $32. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Moses Lake.
Where is this Yard Hostler-Moses Lake,WA | Hiring job located?
This position is based in Moses Lake, WA. Walmart Supply Chain has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Moses Lake.
What benefits does Walmart Supply Chain offer for this position?
Walmart Supply Chain provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
What does a typical day look like as a Yard Hostler-Moses Lake,WA | Hiring?
A typical shift involves receiving, picking, packing, and sorting customer orders in Walmart Supply Chain's Moses Lake facility. You'll work with a team to meet daily fulfillment targets while following safety protocols.
What qualifications do I need for this Yard Hostler-Moses Lake,WA | Hiring role?
Most Yard Hostler-Moses Lake,WA | Hiring positions at Walmart Supply Chain require a high school diploma or equivalent. Specific experience requirements vary by role. Check the full job description for details.
How do I apply for this Yard Hostler-Moses Lake,WA | Hiring position in Moses Lake?
You can apply directly on this page by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. The application process is quick and typically takes just a few minutes. Walmart Supply Chain reviews applications on a rolling basis.
