Yard Jockey (Class A)

Cream O Land • Winslow Township, NJ

19h • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The yard jockey is responsible for the timely movement of trailers to facilitate the needs of the warehouse in loading shipments.

Requirements

• 1 year of driving experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Class A license
• Safe driving skills, ability to drive large tractor trailers
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Reliable
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize.
• Valid medical card
• Musty have a clean MVR
• Forklift Ability
• Ability to lift and move up to 60 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Driver preferred
• Experience with GPS tracking/Yard Management System a plus.
• Forklift certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Stages trailers in a safe manner during numerous moves to load and unload trailers for scheduled deliveries.
• Starts refrigeration units; checks units periodically.
• Maneuvers trailers in and out of tight spaces.
• Pulls loaded trailers away from dock and secures trailer doors
• Coordinates loading schedules with warehouse supervisors.
• Assists warehouse dock workers with loading and unloading trailers.
• Operates powered industrial equipment such as forklifts, clamp trucks, etc. as necessary.
• Shuttles trucks to and from loading docks as necessary.
• Performs routine pre and post trip inspections to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Properly secure and strap heavy loads for travels
• Performs other duties as necessary and required.
• Injury and Illness prevention (proper lifting techniques, PPE)
• Demonstrates proficiency in Forklift operating.
• Annual Driving Safety course
• Trailer controls
• Walk-Around Inspection
• Backing and Docking

Benefits

• competitive pay and benefits
• consistent schedules
• predictable home time — no overnight stays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees