Yard Jockey, Hybrid - 2nd Shift, 4pm to 12:30am, Sun - Thurs

ALLEN DISTRIBUTION•Plainfield, IN

10d•$24 - $26

About The Position

The Yard Jockey/Forklift Operator safely and efficiently moves trailers between the yard and dock and uses powered equipment to load and unload product. The role also involves safely unloading, loading, transporting, locating, stacking, and counting product. This is a full-time, second-shift position scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., with overtime when required. Pay is $24.00 per hour, plus a $1.50 shift differential per hour when applicable. The position requires adherence to DOT regulations and company policies, effective coordination with Dispatch, shipping office personnel, customers, and maintenance teams, and timely communication about assignments, service issues, safety concerns, and equipment findings. The employee may need to maintain a Class A CDL and drive a Class A tractor-trailer on commercial routes in the company's operating area. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing in and out of truck cabs and trailers, securing trailer loads, and sitting or standing for long periods. Employees are expected to be reliable, punctual, flexible, willing to learn, proactive, professional, and committed to safety, quality, customer service, and continuous improvement. The schedule may require overtime, weekends, and holidays to support business needs.

Requirements

Ability to maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as needed.
Willingness to drive a Class A tractor-trailer on commercial routes in Pennsylvania, New York, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and other states within the operating area.
Solid knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements for operating a Class 8 commercial vehicle.
Solid knowledge of DOT regulations and ability to comply with them at all times.
Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with shippers and consignees.
Ability to read and understand work instructions.
Ability to understand and use electronic communications, including in-cab communication, smart sheet trailer moves, and e-logs.
Ability to understand regional geography, read maps, follow directions, and select effective travel routes.
Ability to perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and communicate findings.
Ability to communicate professionally, report issues, and request assistance when needed.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb in and out of truck cabs and trailers, secure trailer loads, and sit or stand for long periods.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when required by business needs.
Reliability, punctuality, flexibility, willingness to learn, initiative, and commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

Transport trailers safely and efficiently between the yard and dock.
Use powered equipment to load and unload product.
Safely unload, load, transport, locate, stack, and count product.
Follow DOT regulations and Allen Distribution policies and procedures.
Immediately report unsafe acts or equipment that could cause injury or damage.
Communicate professionally with customers and resolve issues promptly or request assistance from Dispatch or management.
Read and understand work instructions from Dispatch or shipping office personnel.
Use electronic communications, including in-cab communication, smart sheet trailer moves, and e-logs.
Understand regional geography, read maps, follow directions, and make effective travel route decisions.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and communicate findings to Dispatch or Maintenance.
Maintain the truck's interior appearance, including removing trash.
Ensure assigned loads are picked up and delivered according to schedule and customer or shipping office requirements.
Notify Dispatch promptly when a scheduled delivery time is at risk or when a service issue occurs.
Prioritize trailer move requests and communicate issues to Dispatch or the shipping office.
Notify Dispatch or the shipping office when loads are complete and ready for another assignment, and check in before the end of the day about further work.
Provide a shift handoff to the counterpart when applicable.
Stay on schedule, take required breaks, and avoid excessive breaks or delays between travel assignments.
Communicate recommendations for improvements.
Participate in department meetings and seek additional work when assigned tasks are complete.
Maintain assigned truck and related equipment, arrive on time for loading and delivery appointments, and secure cargo to protect it from damage and theft.