CDL-A Yard Jockey - Forklift Operator

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•City of Dunkirk, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Our factory in Dunkirk, located along Lake Erie's Historic Chadwick Bay Harbor, is a hidden gem situated 50 miles southwest of Buffalo, New York. With its picturesque Great Lakes waterfront, beautiful beaches, ski resorts, vineyards, and boutique wineries, our associates take great pride in calling Dunkirk their home. Since its establishment in 1971, the factory has undergone several expansions to accommodate the growing production of beloved household brands such as Pro Plan®, Beggin®, T-Bonz®, and Busy®. Our factory also works to do our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. As a CDL-A Yard Jockey / Forklift Operator, we will count on you to safely and efficiently operate both forklifts and yard equipment. In this role, you'll become a certified forklift operator and will be responsible for reviewing and actively participating in risk assessments. Join our dynamic team and conduct pre-operational checks on yard equipment and move trailers to the dock or various yard locations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Class A CDL with driving experience required
6+ months experience of forklift or heavy equipment operation in warehouse, industrial, construction, or military environment

Responsibilities

Safely operate, monitor and problem solve throughout the yard
Safely operate a forklift with duties such as loading and unloading trucks, line hauling, and stocking.
Monitor storage reefer temperatures and fuel levels
Assist carrier drivers on premises
Perform preventative standard routines to include performance of basic lubrication, repairs, inspection, and identify defects to complete or coordinate repairs
Maintain yard cleanliness and organization