Regional Distribution Center - Yard Jockey

American Tire Distributors • McDonough, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Jockey's primary duties include relocating and positioning of trailers/containers for loading and unloading as well as maintaining organization of the drop yard. He/she works closely with Operations Supervisor, dispatcher, gatekeeper, inbound coordinator, and warehouse leads to maintain smooth flow of trailers/containers into and out of the drop yard. Operates Ottawa Yard truck to transport trailers/containers from drop yard to designated dock door as needed. Performs daily inspections of yard truck and/or equipment to ensure proper working order and reports any non-working and/or unsafe equipment conditions to management as needed. Responds to inquiries from operations team relating to trailer/container arrival and departures.

Requirements

• High School or GED degree
• 1-2 years of related experience preferred
• Policy & Procedures
• Planning & Organizing
• Storage
• Verbal Communication
• Equipment Utilization
• Health and Safety
• Inventory Management
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste and/or smell; the employee must occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Handling of tires (e.g., rolling, destacking, team lifting) greater than approximately 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• 75% of the time, no overnight stays (CDL drivers will have overnight stays)

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree

Responsibilities

• Complete daily "Vehicle Pre-trip Inspection Form" to ensure yard truck is in proper working order; report any equipment issues promptly to management.
• Confirm daily integrity of drop yard and fencing to Operations Manager to maintain physical security; arrange trailers against wall bumpers to prevent pilferage.
• Obtain outbound schedules to assign trailer ID numbers to designated dock doors for loading by warehouse personnel.
• Operate Ottawa Yard truck to transport trailers from yard drop slots to designated dock doors as required.
• Respond promptly to operational team inquiries regarding trailer/container arrivals and departures.
• Use Blue Yonder Yard management system for completing all trailer moves in the YMS system.
• Use the morning "Yard Audit sheet" to conduct a yard check for all outbound yard trailers, reporting loaded trailers remaining in the yard and validating empty trailers that arrived after hours; submit completed audit sheet to dispatcher.
• Use yard truck to transport containers from drop lot to designated dock doors for unloading; cut security ID seals, open and secure doors before backing container into dock.
• Utilize Ottawa yard truck to move loaded outbound trailers away from docks; ensure all trailer doors are closed and secure bolt security ID seals.
• Utilize the afternoon "Yard Audit sheet checklist" to document status of containers—empty, loaded from the previous day, and daily arrivals at the Mixing Center; provide completed checklist to dispatcher and update gatekeeper daily.

Benefits

• Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you. Build a challenging and rewarding career with us! American Tire Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED