CDL‑A Yard Hostler — Hazmat Trailer Spotter

Role Overview

Picture your morning starting at 5:30am in a fast-moving St. Louis yard. You inspect your truck, confirm your move list over a two-way radio, and begin threading hazmat trailers through tight lanes with precision. By 2:00pm, you’ve supported production by staging loads, documenting every move to cGMP/ISO standards, and keeping equipment spotless—ready for the next shift. That’s a day in the life of our CDL Yard Hostler.

Key Details

• Schedule: 5:30am – 2:00pm, Monday–Friday (with likely additional 5–8 hour Saturday shifts)
• Pay: $26.64/hour, increasing to $27.37 in July 2026 + quarterly bonus (bi‑weekly pay schedule)
• Location: 7501 Page Ave, St. Louis, MO
• Hire Type: Direct, Full-time, Union

What You’ll Tackle

• Operate standard highway and industrial trucks on company property, with potential for local deliveries to STERIS facilities once properly certified.
• Spot, reposition, and extract trailers from blocked or tight positions at the direction of supervisors—always prioritizing safety of people, materials, and property.
• Load and/or unload materials on company-operated trucks as needed.
• Move and load hazardous waste per supervisor instructions using approved material-handling practices on company, customer, or supplier sites.
• Operate electric forklifts or other PIT equipment when applicable.
• Care for equipment daily: clean, check oil/water/battery levels, record on log sheets, and replenish as needed.
• Maintain written/electronic records per management requirements (including cGMP and ISO procedures).
• Use a two‑way radio to coordinate lot moves and provide real-time updates.
• Keep equipment and the surrounding work area consistently clean.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Current and valid Missouri CDL (A) license.
• Manual dexterity with strong peripheral vision.
• Basic math, writing, and data entry skills (high-school level).
• Ability to: wear required PPE; read scales; work independently with minimal supervision; maneuver trailers in crowded spaces; read and comprehend written instructions, safety labels, and machine manuals.

Preferred

• Class C CDL license and/or hazmat/tanker certifications.
• Experience tracking moves manually via two‑way radio.
• Strong verbal communication with team members.
• Basic truck maintenance experience.
• Experience operating electric forklifts.

Other Expectations

• Lift, carry, and move up to approximately 60 lbs.
• Comfortable climbing to heights of ~10 feet and sitting for extended periods.
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to capture and enter quality and inventory control data (written or electronic).
• Must hold a valid Missouri CDL license or equivalent.

What STERIS Offers

We’re committed to a benefits package that supports your health and financial well-being:

• Market competitive pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off plus nine holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 45 days
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Maternity & paternal leave
• Additional add-ons/discounts (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Excellent advancement opportunities and long-term career stability

Proficiencies

• Truck Operations & Load Securement
• Current CDL License