PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Yard Jockey moves trucks and trailers around in loading area, spots incoming trucks, and assists in loading and unloading trucks as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
- Move tractor trailer trucks and trailers around yard to load and unload
-
Spot incoming trucks, relaying information to dock
-
Assist with unloading an loading trucks as needed to help product flow to and from processing plantt
-
Identify opportunities for improvement, present to appropriate leader, and implement, lead or participate in solution implementation
-
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in all areas where mandatory helping to promote a zero-accident culture
-
Perform additional relevant duties as assigned
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
None. This is an individual contributor role with required competencies: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal Savvy
EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:
-
High School diplomas or equivalent preferred
-
CDL License in good standing
-
DOT certification
-
Forklift certifiable
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
-
Experience in driving tractor trailer
-
Basic math and computer skills
-
Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization in a timely and professional manner; multi-lingual strongly preferred
-
Ability to handle and resolve most issues in an efficient and effective manner while ensuring confidential information is relayed only on a need-to-know basis
-
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects, planning skills, and a high attention to detail
-
Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
-
Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
-
Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
-
Ability to work in a wet and cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC)
-
Ability to stand for an 8 hour shift
-
Will be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production
