Outbound - Yard Jockey
About The Position
As a CDLA Yard Jockey, you are responsible for safely maneuvering tractor-trailer combinations within the confines of the yard. This position requires excellent driving skills, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety protocols. You will be operating yard trucks to move trailers, ensuring accurate positioning for loading and unloading, and collaborating with Warehouse and Dispatch personnel to prioritize trailer movements based on schedules. This role also involves conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintaining records of trailer movements, and ensuring an organized and efficient trailer parking process. You will also perform basic maintenance yard checks, move trailers between different sites, and maintain a safe and clean working environment. Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required.
Requirements
- CDL-A License required (Valid & Active)
- 21+ years or older
- Ability to stand or walk at least 10 hours daily
- Ability to operate required material handling equipment – getting on and off equipment throughout shift
- Strong communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers and leaders on a daily basis
- Organizational Skills: Ability to fulfill customer orders in a timely manner; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Working in a team based environment: Working independently and as a team player to ensure our customers are receiving orders timely and with the highest quality
- Quality: Maintain integrity and high standards of product handling from all perspectives
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year minimum active driving experience
Responsibilities
- Operating yard trucks (horses) to move trailers within the yard and docking/undocking from the loading docks
- Ensuring accurate positioning of trailers for loading and unloading in a safe and timely manner
- Collaborating and communicating with Warehouse and Dispatch personnel to prioritize the movement of trailers based on the shipping and receiving schedules
- Conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections on yard trucks to ensure they are in good working conditions – if pre or post trip do not meet company safety policies – following current process for out of service equipment procedures
- Maintaining accurate and timely records of trailer movements and locations within the yard
- Maintaining an organized and efficient trailer parking process
- Ensuring proper flow of inbound and outbound trailer movement in tandem with Warehouse and Dispatch
- Reporting any issues promptly to shift leadership
- Performing basic maintenance yard checks for fueling needs, products, supplied, returns on staged trailers and proper temperatures are maintained
- Moving trailers from different sites – Fleet maintenance, Original Distribution and New Distribution centers
- Maintaining a safe and clean working environment
- Flexibility to work various or additional shifts, as needed including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
