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

Warehouse•Plainfield, IN

About The Position

The Yard Jockey/Forklift Operator safely and efficiently moves trailers between the yard and dock and uses power equipment to load and unload products. The role also involves transporting, locating, stacking, and counting products. The schedule is 2nd shift, 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, with overtime when required. Pay is $24.00 per hour, plus a $1.50 per hour shift differential when applicable. The position requires safe, reliable, and timely work in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations. The employee communicates professionally with customers, dispatch, shipping office personnel, management, and maintenance teams; follows work instructions; completes inspections; reports safety or service issues; and helps keep assigned trucks and equipment in good condition. Duties and expectations may change at the company's discretion.

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 the company's 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 understand and follow company policies, procedures, and written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with shippers and consignees.
Ability to understand electronic communications, including in-cab communication, trailer-move systems, and e-logs.
Ability to understand regional geography, read maps, follow directions, and make efficient route decisions.
Ability to perform effective pre-trip or post-trip inspections and communicate findings.
Ability to communicate professionally and promptly with customers, Dispatch, shipping office personnel, management, and maintenance teams.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb in and out of truck cabs and trailers, secure trailer loads, and sit or stand for long periods.
Reliability, punctuality, flexibility, willingness to learn, initiative, and ability to transition among tasks.
Ability to maintain high safety and quality standards under deadlines.

Responsibilities

Safely move trailers between the yard and dock.
Use power equipment to load and unload products; transport, locate, stack, and count products.
Follow DOT regulations and company policies and procedures.
Immediately report unsafe acts, equipment issues, and potential injury or damage risks to Dispatch or management.
Communicate professionally with customers and resolve issues promptly or request assistance when needed.
Read and follow work instructions from Dispatch or shipping office personnel.
Use electronic communications, including in-cab communication, trailer-move systems, and e-logs.
Use regional geography, maps, and directions to make efficient travel-route decisions.
Perform pre-trip or post-trip inspections and communicate findings to Dispatch or Maintenance.
Maintain the interior appearance of the assigned truck and remove trash.
Ensure assigned loads are picked up and delivered as scheduled; notify Dispatch if a scheduled delivery time is at risk or service does not meet requirements.
Prioritize trailer move requests and communicate issues to Dispatch or the shipping office.
Notify Dispatch or the shipping office when loads are complete and before the end of the day if further assignments are needed.
Provide shift handoff information to the shift counterpart when applicable.
Stay on schedule, take required breaks, and avoid excessive breaks or delays between buildings.
Suggest improvements in areas of responsibility.
Attend department meetings and maintain assigned truck and related equipment.
Secure cargo appropriately to protect it from damage and theft.
Work the hours needed to support business goals, including overtime, weekends, and holidays when needed.