The posting
NON DOT Yard Jockey/Sitdown Forklift
Hybrid role doing both positions
2nd shift: Tuesday-Friday 5PM-3:30AM
$23.50 plus $1.50 shift differential
Description of the Position: Drives gasoline or diesel-powered tractors to transport and spot trailers at appropriate loading docks and/or staging areas.
Operates gasoline-, liquefied gas-, or electric-powered industrial equipment equipped with lifting devices, such as sit-down, stand-up, clamp or other elevating equipment to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in distribution center or storage yard.
Responsibilities: • Performs trailer movements by attaching drive unit to trailers to move to and from dock doors for loading and unloading. • Checks trailer lights and tires and inspects truck for defects before and after trips and submit reports indicating truck condition. • Monitors truck refrigeration units and may check temperature. • Maintains an orderly lot and paperwork for trailer locations by performing daily yard checks. • Checks empty trailers to ensure cleanliness. • Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. • Write routine reports and correspondence. • Adhere to all safety guidelines and rules. • Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed. • Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.
Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using powered industrial equipment. • Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean and orderly fashion. • On a daily basis, inspect assigned equipment. • Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards. • Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. • Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas. • Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded and shipped. • Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or containers. • Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances. • Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. • Assist in physical inventories. • Ensure proper stock rotation. • Follow customer requirements and/or other instructions to ensure accuracy: load count, stability of product, and that all products are loaded and unloaded safely.
Requirements: • High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of experience and education. • 1-year verifiable experience. • Must be able to operate a yard truck safely. Forklift experience necessary. Class A CDL license may be required.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Must be able to successfully complete post-hire assessments. • Must be able to obtain and maintain equipment certifications (e.g. OSHA, company, etc.). • Must be able to wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work environment (e.g. protective footwear, protective eyewear, gloves, etc.) in accordance with safety policies



