Yard Hopper

Poly-America•Grand Prairie, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Poly-America, L.P. is seeking a Yard Hopper for its Shipping/Receiving department. Poly-America produces polyethylene products, including trash bags and construction and agricultural films. Yard Hoppers relocate, dock, and transport 48-foot and 53-foot trailers within the manufacturing facility. They work in a fast-paced production environment and accurately record information to support on-time shipments. The position also involves using propane-powered, sit-down forklifts to load and unload trailers. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by management. The schedule is a yearly set rotation of four days on and four days off, with 12-hour shifts from 5 to 5. Workdays rotate from week to week, and candidates must be available to work every day of the week. Management assigns either a day or night shift. Applications are not accepted from candidates in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, or California. A drug screen is required.

Requirements

At least one year of experience driving commercial trucks or yard mules.
A current U.S. driver's license; a CDL is not required.
Ability to handle trailers quickly in tight spaces regardless of lighting conditions.
Availability to work any day of the week, with workdays rotating from week to week.
Ability to work a day or night shift as assigned by management.
Aptitude and desire to learn Poly-America's processes, equipment, and procedures.
Successfully pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

Relocate, dock, and transport 48-foot and 53-foot trailers within the manufacturing facility.
Keep pace with a fast-paced production environment while accurately recording information to ensure on-time shipment of goods.
Use propane-powered sit-down forklifts to load and unload trailers.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed or assigned by management.