Operator - Forklift Truck Jockey

CONA Services•Baton Rouge, LA

75d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator – Truck Jockey is responsible for safely moving product using powered industrial equipment. The role includes moving tractor-trailers to designated dock or parking spaces, dropping and hooking trailers, securing trucks with glad hands, verifying incoming and outgoing product and materials, stacking loads, rotating product, and following warehouse procedures and safety policies. The operator also performs daily forklift inspections, housekeeping, and other duties assigned by management. The position requires regular and prompt attendance, the ability to work collaboratively with functional team members, and willingness to work weekends, holidays, or a flexible schedule as required. The role requires compliance with the company’s Personal Protective Equipment Program, including wearing safety-toed shoes for specified work activities. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling or squatting, overhead reaching, grasping, pushing and pulling; repeated sitting and vehicle operation; and repeated lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of loads up to 50 pounds. The position also involves continuous use of PPE or special clothing, occasional stair climbing, crawling, typing, fine manipulation, and exposure to water, chemicals, and weather, as well as frequent exposure to noise.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18 years.
Valid driver’s license and obligation to maintain compliance with UNITED’s Fleet policy.
Use required personal protective equipment and comply with UNITED safety policies.
Regular and prompt attendance.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to maintain a neat, professional appearance within company guidelines.
Ability to maintain the safety and security of company assets.
Ability to use company-provided resources and technology.
High school diploma or GED, or 6 to 12 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work with all functional team members.
Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or a flexible schedule as required.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience preferred.
Truck operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Move tractor-trailers to designated dock or parking spaces.
Drop and hook trailers as needed.
Chock trucks using glad hands to prevent trucks from pulling off.
Operate powered industrial equipment while following UNITED safety policy.
Verify incoming and outgoing product, full goods, and raw materials.
Stack loads properly.
Perform general housekeeping duties.
Perform daily forklift inspections.
Correctly rotate product and materials.
Follow all warehouse operating procedures.
Perform appropriate duties assigned by management.

Benefits

Two weeks of paid vacation within the first year.
Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan.
Dental and vision coverage.
Flexible spending.
Employee Assistance Program.
Company-paid life insurance ($50,000).
Optional accident, critical illness, universal life, home, and auto insurance.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Paid holiday and sick time.
401(k) match: 50% on the first 6%, plus an additional annual match of up to 3%.
Employee discounts on cell phones, event tickets, gym memberships, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology, and more.
Competitive compensation.
CDL tuition program reimbursement up to $5,250 for qualified candidates.