Shipping & Receiving Gate Guard

About the role: 

The ideal candidate will manage the access and exit to SOLARCYCLE buildings, warehouse and other company property. Gate guards will also be responsible for ensuring access is given to only appropriate and authorized personnel and vehicles.  The gate guard will also be instrumental in preventing and identifying potential theft of corporate property, investigating suspicious activities and ensuring all documentation requirements are completed. Gate guards may assist employees or visitors with requests as well. The use of handheld radios to communicate and operate alarm systems and computers will also be required. 

Key Competencies:  

• Energetic 
• Attention to detail 
• Customer focused 
• Reliability 
• Listening skills 
• Adaptability 
• Planning and organizing 
• Teamwork 
• Integrity  
• Honesty 

Responsibilities: 

• Opens gates to allow entrance or exit of employees, trucks, and authorized visitors. 
• Checks credentials or approved roster before admitting anyone. 
• Issue passes per company procedures or on instructions from superiors. 
• Directs visitors and truckers to various parts of grounds or buildings. 
• Inspects outgoing traffic to prevent unauthorized removal of company property or products. 
• Inspects incoming vehicles to ensure compliance with all site safety rules 
• May be required to record number of trucks or other carriers entering and leaving. 
• Will be responsible for ensuring the gate guard and area is neat and orderly. 
• May be required to collect and distribute permits to/from employees for tools or materials taken from premises. 
• Will require computer knowledge for tracking/creating labels. 
• May require basic shipment skills ex. (BOL, invoicing, receiving, data entry) 
• Will be required to answer and be familiar with site radios and walkie-talkies for communication purposes. 

Education, Training and Professional Experience:  

• High School diploma or equivalency 
• Bilingual Spanish / English is a requirement of the position 
• Must have exceptional attention to detail  
• Strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to prioritize  
• Must be a self-starter and driven  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities  
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and etc.