Preloader

PS Logistics

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Columbia City, Indiana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe and efficient loading of steel commodities onto flatbed trailers in compliance with FMCSA regulations. Duties include inspecting trailers, guiding forklift operators, and ensuring all loads match provided load sheets.

Qualifications

You have experience working in various weather conditions and can lift up to 100 lbs. You are skilled in loading flatbed trailers with steel commodities, performing pre-trip inspections, and securing loads according to regulations. You possess strong communication and organizational skills to effectively manage tasks and collaborate with team members.

Must Have Skills for ATS

FMCSA regulations

tiedown methods

Job Description

Company Description

DMT Trucking is a specialized flatbed operation, and part of the PS Logistics family of companies.

DMT currently runs over 350 trucks and almost 500 trailers from our five terminals in Birmingham, AL, Scottsboro, AL, Camden, AL, Starke, FL and Broken Bow, OK.. DMT Trucking provides safe and reliable transportation to customers across the eastern half of the United States, and is unique to any other PS Logistics owned company in that its fleet of over the road trailers is comprised of all 53-foot trailers.

Our mission at DMT Trucking is to operate our fleet safely and to take care of our employees and our customers. We use the following daily goals to stay focused on and achieve our mission:

  1. We will operate our fleet safely and protect those who are sharing the roadways with us.
  2. We will treat our employees fairly and with respect and provide them with the resources needed to be successful.
  3. We will provide our customers with a level of service that is worthy of recommendation.

Job Description

These responsibilities ensure safe, accurate, and efficient loading operations that keep customer schedules on track and protect company equipment. By maintaining compliance with regulations, properly securing steel commodities, communicating effectively, and upholding a clean, hazard-free worksite, the role directly supports the company’s goals of reliability, operational excellence, and strong customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

  • Be able to work in all weather conditions
  • Occasionally lift equipment of 50-100lbs (most typically tarps)
  • Load flatbed trailers with various types of steel commodities within FMCSA regulations
  • Review load schedules, and work as an effective team to ensure all loads are completed for the customer within the shift
  • Inspect and pre-trip the trailers to ensure there are no mechanical or electrical needs prior to loading
  • Drive empty and loaded trailers throughout the night on customer's property with a skilled staff of loaders directing your movements
  • Manually guide forklift operators to properly place the product upon the trailer
  • Apply proper tiedown methods depending on the type of steel commodity before movement
  • Reporting damaged/inoperable equipment immediately
  • Communicate with other pre-loaders, on-site staff, and management should there be issues preloading
  • Verify load counts, and that all materials loaded matches the description of the load sheets provided
  • Climb onto trailers to assess their condition and occasionally move materials
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment to reduce hazard, maintain cleanliness, and improve the efficiency and longevity of equipment
  • Maintain cleanliness on the property site to ensure the area is satisfactorily and safely managed to prevent hazardous debris that could damage equipment or harm personnel.

Qualifications

A Successful Preloader must consistently demonstrate the company’s Mission and Values.  They must have good oral and written communication skills in order to effectively interact with customers, drivers and other team members in person and on the telephone. They must be customer service-oriented as well as team-oriented and must have good organizational skills. A successful Preloader must be able to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously.  Finally, they must be able to work a flexible schedule when needed to include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Additional Information

This job is an hourly position with no guarantees for career progression.  This does not mean that you will not be considered for other positions or opportunities. 

PS Logistics complies with all applicable equal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation from the company.

  • Location: Columbus City, IN (SDI)
  • Job Titles: Preloader
  • PS Logistics

    𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱. At TA, we bring 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 to the world of logistics. Founded on a handshake in 1986, we've grown into a powerhouse of 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀. With 𝟮𝟬+ 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 spanning the US, Canada, and Mexico, and an elite network of carrier partners, we don’t just move freight—we 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 with a champion mindset. Our 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 is built on trust, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence. From first mile to final destination, we push boundaries to keep your business moving forward. 𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧. 📞 Contact us today for a quote!
    Runway Icon
    Boost Your Interview Chances

    With Runway

    See Your Fit for This Role

    1-5 min

    Your Score

    ?

    Top Applicants

    90%

    Your Job Search Advantage

    Key Gaps & Next Steps:

    Address these in your resume & Interview

    Top Strengths For This Role

    Highlight these in your cover letter & interview

    Your Interview Guide

    A Personalized Interview Strategy

    Freshest Opportunities

    Never Miss a Good Fit

    Get notified when jobs mach your criteria