Operator - Forklift Truck Jockey

CONA Services•Baton Rouge, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator – Truck Jockey is responsible for safely moving product using powered industrial equipment. The role involves moving tractor-trailers to designated dock or parking spaces, dropping and hooking trailers as needed, and chocking trucks with glad hands to prevent them from pulling off. The operator verifies incoming and outgoing product, full goods, and raw materials; stacks loads properly; rotates product and materials; and follows warehouse operating procedures and company safety policies. Daily forklift inspections, general housekeeping, and other duties assigned by management are also required. The position requires compliance with the company’s Personal Protective Equipment Program and safety policies. Safety-toed shoes are required for specified tasks, including operating powered industrial equipment or working where it is in use, working with palletized product, and using hand trucks or dollies. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. until, with willingness to work weekends, holidays, or a flexible schedule as required.

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 in accordance with 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 other 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 account.
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 reimbursement program for qualified candidates, up to $5,250 for CDL school tuition.
On-the-job training, learning, and career advancement opportunities.