CDL A - Yard Jockey / Compound Driver

Adirondack Beverages•Town of Glenville, NY

9d•$28 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Adirondack Beverages is seeking a Yard Jockey / Compound Driver for its facility in Scotia, New York. The position involves moving and placing drop and shuttle trailers, setting up and retrieving trailers from the compound, and carrying out yard checks. The role works 40 hours per week, with overtime as needed. Available shifts include week nights, weekends, and weekend nights. Candidates must hold a clean New York CDL A license, be listed in the FMCSA Clearinghouse and cleared to work, and meet all DOT regulations. Applicants who recently completed driver training school may be considered if they can pass a road test; however, they must work in the yard for five years before being eligible to drive on the road. The role also requires logistics experience, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. The position supports receiving and lift-driver operations and requires following Good Manufacturing Practices, food safety controls, supervisor and foreman instructions, and standard operating procedures. Employees must complete applicable training tasks and review deficiencies with Warehouse Shipping Management.

Requirements

Hold a current, clean New York CDL A license.
Be listed in the FMCSA Clearinghouse and cleared to work.
Meet all DOT regulations.
Have at least three years of logistics experience; passenger vehicle experience does not count.
Read and comprehend production schedules and perform the duties required for each item.
Be able to attend forklift training as needed and obtain a valid forklift license.
Work independently and within a team environment.
Be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Stand for long periods while monitoring equipment or completing required tasks.
Frequently use hands for repetitive movement, single grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation.
Frequently bend, twist, squat, climb, and reach.
Repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds.
New drivers who recently completed driver training school may be considered if they can pass a road test, but must work in the yard for five years before going on the road.

Responsibilities

Move and place drop trailers upon request.
Shuttle and place shuttle trailers.
Set up and retrieve trailers from the compound as necessary.
Perform daily yard checks.
Communicate to the Receiving group who the primary contact will be at the beginning of each shift.
Cover for other yard jockeys in case of absence.
Assist lift drivers when required.
Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Maintain Food Safety Plan Control Points using specified control measures.
Follow instructions and directions from the immediate supervisor and/or working foreman, and perform duties safely and efficiently according to standard operating procedures.
Complete applicable tasks described in the Training Evaluation Form efficiently and review deficiencies with the Warehouse Shipping Management team.