Warehouse TA VI - Yard Jockey Driver
About The Position
Established in 2007, Element Electronics began with a simple belief - every household should have access to TVs featuring cutting-edge technology. In 2014, we took our commitment further by opening a factory in Winnsboro, SC, making Element the sole major television company assembling TVs in the United States. Presently, we continue to challenge ourselves, expanding our product range to include electronics and home appliances, while consistently providing customers with products showcasing the latest technology, all at affordable prices. As a Yard Jockey, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the smooth operation of our yard and warehouse. You will be responsible for ensuring that all equipment is in safe and proper working order, training new employees on safety procedures and policies, and scheduling and performing regular vehicle maintenance. Additionally, you may be required to conduct minor vehicle repairs as needed. Other responsibilities include: Ensure the safe and proper maneuvering of all vehicles Operate trailers, semi-trailers, and terminal tractors around the warehouse or yard Unload and offload cargo Inspect containers Empty and replenish containers Assist with docking and moving the equipment Prepare trailers and other yard vehicles for processing and dispatching shipment Examine the functionality of incoming and outgoing equipment Keep the equipment in a safe and proper working order Maintain an orderly storage lot Train new vehicle drivers on safety procedures and protocols Schedule and perform regular vehicle maintenance Conduct minor repairs on vehicles if needed Updates Warehouse Management on problem loads, and what corrective actions have been implemented. Receives updates and informs customers on the status of loads. Investigate product overage, shortage, and damage, and submit to Warehouse Management. All other duties as assigned by management (5%)
Requirements
- HS diploma or GED plus certification is required
- Be able to work the hours 11:30 A.M - 8 P.M. - Overtime is sometimes required
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Prior experience as a Yard Jockey or Similar Position
- Knowledge of Safety Protocols and regulations
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize
- Must be highly organized and thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Must possess strong interpersonal, oral and written communication and PC skills.
- Ability to learn and demonstrate a level of supply chain/logistics in a consumer product or related industry
- Highly motivated; enthusiastic, energetic, capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safe and proper maneuvering of all vehicles
- Operate trailers, semi-trailers, and terminal tractors around the warehouse or yard
- Unload and offload cargo
- Inspect containers
- Empty and replenish containers
- Assist with docking and moving the equipment
- Prepare trailers and other yard vehicles for processing and dispatching shipment
- Examine the functionality of incoming and outgoing equipment
- Keep the equipment in a safe and proper working order
- Maintain an orderly storage lot
- Train new vehicle drivers on safety procedures and protocols
- Schedule and perform regular vehicle maintenance
- Conduct minor repairs on vehicles if needed
- Updates Warehouse Management on problem loads, and what corrective actions have been implemented.
- Receives updates and informs customers on the status of loads.
- Investigate product overage, shortage, and damage, and submit to Warehouse Management.
- All other duties as assigned by management (5%)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
