Truck Jockey

Andrews Distributing Company of North Texas•Corpus Christi, DC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Truck Jockey is part of the Operations/Distribution Center team. The role drives fleet equipment short distances in and out of the Distribution Center and visually verifies pallets for accuracy and secure transport. The position also supports the loading team with staging, moving, and loading pallets as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. or until work is completed. The posting also states that flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, are required. The work involves operating vehicles and facility equipment, inspecting equipment, handling products, and working in a distribution center environment. Physical activities include standing and walking for extended periods, frequent bending and other movements, and lifting or placing products. The role requires driving during the workday and using a computer for email, data entry, and documentation.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Ability to read and understand English.
Basic math comprehension.
Class A CDL operator’s license.
Maintain a current and valid driver’s license.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to push or pull a load up to 100 pounds.
For off-premise and transfer drivers: heavy, repetitive lifting and placement of products up to 55 pounds.
For on-premise drivers: heavy, repetitive lifting and placement of products up to 165 pounds.
Ability to tolerate working in inside and outside ambient or extreme temperatures and in noisy, crowded environments.
Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing ladders and stairs, standing, walking, and turning or pivoting throughout the workday.
Ability to use a personal computer for email, data entry, and documentation using company and industry software.
Ability to speak, hear, and see to communicate with employees and operate machinery, equipment, computers, and vehicles.
Hand-eye coordination and fine manipulation skills to operate computers and facility machinery and equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent certification.
Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

Drive fleet equipment safely in and out of the warehouse over short distances, using knowledge of commercial driving regulations and maneuvering skills.
Follow company safety policies and procedures; complete daily pre-trip equipment inspections and maintain proper battery charge and fuel in assigned equipment.
Assist the Distribution Center loading team with staging, moving, and loading built pallets on trucks as directed by the Manager.
Visually verify pallets during loading for accuracy and secure product for damage-free transportation.
Follow product-handling procedures for product condition and appearance, and properly handle damaged product, returns, and dunnage.
Ensure the refrigeration unit is functioning and report issues to the Shift Manager.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and perform job functions in compliance with company policies and procedures, including safety policies and best practices.