Yard Jockey (CDL-B)

1st Shift: 6am-4:30pm Mon-Thurs, OT on Fridays

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform and abide by safety policies and procedures while performing related assignments.

• Safe and efficient operation of yard truck/tractor.

• Operate mobile tractor/truck safely moving product (Tractor Trailer) in and out of work while manufacturing is still ongoing.

• Operate mobile tractor/truck in and out of production area/bays transporting tractor trailer product to and from work area and to and from storage/inventory areas.

• Engage and disengage tractor trailer product to and from mobile tractor/truck.

• Drive and operate mobile tractor/Truck under 15 mph in and around production area and storage locations while on asphalt, concrete, and gravel surfaces in an active environment.

• Awareness and thorough knowledge of on-hand inventory and location of product.

• Communicate with inventory management as well as production management regarding location and movement of production needs.

• Performs Safety and Maintenance check of mobile Tractor/Truck equipment before start, during operation, and end of use.

• Clean & keep organized the area in which you work during and at the end of the shift.

• This position will report to and work in the warehouse when there are no trailers to be maneuvered.

Qualifications, Education, and/or Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have a valid CDL-B License

• Demonstrate the ability to successfully complete company designated safe mobile equipment operation requirements.

• Demonstrate the ability to interpret and understand both verbal and written forms of communication including necessary information regarding production and safety.

• Continued demonstration of the ability to work individually or as a member of a team.

• Ability to communicate in various forms of communication (Radio-In person- handwritten documents)

• Ability to work assigned shifts.

• Previous yard jockey or tractor trailer operation experience is preferred.

• Experience or knowledge in tractor trailer building or service & repair is preferred.

• Experience in manufacturing or mechanical related field is preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Manual dexterity or the equivalent is to be at a level that permits the employee to perform, basic functions of the job including safety, providing the ability to grasp and manipulate objects large and small with precise movement.

• At times and dependent upon area of assignment, may be required to lift over 50 lbs with assistance but less than 100lbs.

• Climbing in and out of cab of tractor/truck up and down to make necessary safety checks along with engaging and disengaging trailer product.

• At times may exit and enter various buildings during inclement weather conditions.

• At times and dependent upon area of assignment, may be required to lift up to 40 lbs.

• Required to push and pull with arms and hands.

• Requirements of physical demands and exposure to dust and noise associated with industrial environments and equipment.

Experience

Required

• 3 – 5 years: CDL-B

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