Truck Jockey

Andrews Distributing•Ennis, TX

17d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Cheers to a Beer & Spirits Career!! Join the team that has been recognized by both USA Today and The Dallas Morning News as a Top Workplace! The fact that you landed here indicates you are looking for a better workplace. Maybe you feel unappreciated, and you are tired of being treated like just another employee. When you join our team you become part of the Andrews family, a place where you are valued and respected. Here's the schedule we have: Currently Monday-Friday: 2:00pm - to when the work is completed. Here's the pay: Our starting pay is $23.25 an hour with a Texas Class A CDL. We invest in our team members and are dedicated to their success and well-being by offering: Weekly Pay, Every Friday! Nike™ Branded Uniforms And yes, you will receive FREE BEER throughout the year! (Root beer to those under 21 years old.) After all, you will be working for an award winning BEER distributor, and we want you to enjoy the brands you already love like Modelo, Coors, Miller, Corona, Heineken, Blue Moon, Shiner, Sam Adams, Dos Equis, Revolver, Lakewood, Rahr, Truly, Topo Chico, Mike's, Pacifico, and many more!! And for those who enjoy spirits, Andrews is now distributing some of the top brands within the Spirits category such as Buffalo Trace, Fireball, Southern Comfort, Corazon, Wheatley, Seagram's, Canadian Mist, and other Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Gin, Brandy, Cognac, and Tequila brands! A Truck Jockey drives fleet equipment in and out of the Distribution Center and visually verifies pallets for accuracy and ensures loads are properly secured for transportation. This role is part of the Operations/Distribution Center team. Here's more of what you will do... (Okay, not all in one day!) Drives fleet equipment safely in and out of warehouse within short distances applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill in maneuvering on the road and company premises. Adheres to company safety policy and procedures; completes pre-trip daily equipment inspections and maintains proper batteries and fuel in assigned equipment. Assists DC loading team with staging, moving and loading built pallets on trucks as needed with direction from Manager. Visually verifies pallets being loaded for accuracy and to ensure product is secure for undamaged transport of product. Follows established product handling procedures regarding condition and appearance; properly handles damaged product, product returns and dunnage. Ensures refrigeration unit is functioning and reports any issues to the Shift Manager. This role is required to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays. This list is not all inclusive of other tasks and subtasks that may be necessary in performing this role, but rather an overview of the role’s primary work tasks. Here at Andrews, we always step outside of our normal responsibilities to assist each other and effectively care for Customers.

Requirements

18 Years of Age or Older
Ability to Read and Understand English
Basic Math Comprehension
Texas Class A CDL Operator’s License

Nice To Haves

High School Graduate or Equivalent Certification
Effective Communication Skills

Responsibilities

Drives fleet equipment safely in and out of warehouse within short distances applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill in maneuvering on the road and company premises.
Adheres to company safety policy and procedures; completes pre-trip daily equipment inspections and maintains proper batteries and fuel in assigned equipment.
Assists DC loading team with staging, moving and loading built pallets on trucks as needed with direction from Manager.
Visually verifies pallets being loaded for accuracy and to ensure product is secure for undamaged transport of product.
Follows established product handling procedures regarding condition and appearance; properly handles damaged product, product returns and dunnage.
Ensures refrigeration unit is functioning and reports any issues to the Shift Manager.