Yard Jockey

Americold•South Plainfield, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Drives and operates a shuttle truck and/or semi-truck to transport trailers to appropriate location(s) on the premises in observance of traffic and safety regulations. This role involves ensuring the security and functionality of trucks and trailers, performing basic maintenance checks, and safely loading and unloading various types of cargo. The Yard Jockey is also responsible for maintaining accurate paperwork, managing inventory, and keeping the work area clean and organized. Additionally, the position requires adherence to strict safety protocols and may involve other driving and warehouse-related duties as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
May require current and valid forklift certification.
No more than one (1) moving violation citation such as reckless driving or speeding in excess of fifteen (15) miles above the posted speed limit within the previous twelve (12) months, and no more than three (3) within the previous three (3) years.
No DUI citations.

Nice To Haves

Successful passing of background screen, pre-employment drug test, and other required physical and medical examinations.
Demonstrated ability to enter and exit truck as well as hook and unhook trailering equipment.
Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal and customer service communication skills sufficient to read and interpret shipping invoices and other warehouse documents and partner with customers and other co-workers.
Demonstrated mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals sufficient to complete required papers and documents.
Demonstrated possession and application of reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, and speaking skills necessary to interact and respond to customers, co-workers, and management staff effectively.
Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems in a fast-paced environment where deadlines and scopes may change regularly while maintaining accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to self-start with little or no direction preferred.

Responsibilities

Drives and operates a shuttle truck and/or semi-truck to transport trailers to appropriate location(s) on the premises in observance of traffic and safety regulations.
Chocks rear wheels of vehicle prior to any loading or unloading, and removes same chocks prior to driving away.
Operates trailer and dock doors and removes and/or installs safety devices as needed or as necessary.
Ensures truck(s) and trailer system(s) are secure and in working order, including seals, jacks, and doors, by performing service duties such as checking oil, water, fuel, and air levels in tires and truck seals.
Reports any maintenance needs or equipment malfunctions to appropriate supervisor and maintenance personnel.
Loads and unloads truck(s) and railcar(s) by using forklift, pallet jack, or dock loader, and moving product onto and/or off of pallet in correct position following instructions for equipment operation.
Reports faulty equipment, damage to racks, and other safety hazards to appropriate supervisor.
Obtains and maintains necessary paperwork and related records, inventories product(s) as needed or as necessary, and labels, sorts, wraps, and/or ties product using proper equipment and techniques.
Maintains a work area free and clear of loose debris, wood, plastic and other obstacles which may impede operations, and sweeps work area as needed or as necessary.
Performs other driving and/or warehouse-related duties as required or as requested.