Yard Jockey/Distribution Center Operator (First Shift)

Hourly Rate: $21.84

DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY

Moving containers/trailers and finished goods to set locations using RF scanners, a yard truck, and other powered industrial equipment to fulfill customer orders and business needs

 

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

•Safely operate an automatic transmission semi-tractor (yard truck) to perform container and trailer movements within the yard of the facility and between facilities

•Deliver and pick up shipments at local vendors

•Operate a forklift and/or a vertical lift to perform general warehouse duties such as loading and unloading finished goods to and from containers, trailers and racked locations 

•Use RF Scanner to accurately document product movement to ensure inventory accuracy 

•Perform final review on all shipments and orders prior to loading to ensure they are accurate and meet the expectations of the customers

•Apply proper shipping labels and additional banding/packaging as required before product is loaded onto trailers/containers

•Assist in manual loading and unloading of trailers/containers 

•Promptly notify management of any damaged or mislabeled product, freight or equipment

•Conduct physical warehouse inventory as needed

•Switch out containers and trailers in a safe and timely manner so as not to disrupt the effectiveness of the warehouse

•Assist with organization and cleaning of work area, keeping company equipment clean and aisles/ walkways clear at all times

•Assist with the physical inventory and effectively communicate with peers, supervisors, and management in evaluating the materials systems

•Comply with appropriate transportation, safety organizations, Pride safety guidelines and report any safety related incident and/or potential safety hazard to management

•Provide back-up assistance in other areas, including receiving and or as directed

•Maintain load manifests/barcodes and all other vehicle documents, ensuring they are properly completed and balanced with truck counts and shipping documents before and after deliveries/pick ups

•Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management 

•Complete the annual CTPAT Security Training

•Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment 

•Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations

•Comply with appropriate safety guidelines and report any safety related incident and/or potential safety hazard to management

•Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary

 

REQUIRED SKILLS

Must be a team player, friendly, detail-oriented, and honest

 

Must have the ability to:

•Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment

•Be flexible with working hours based upon business needs

•Lift/push/pull up to 80 lbs.

•Work in a Warehouse environment that has moderate forklift traffic, and is cool in the winter and hot in the summer

•Work extended hours, including weekends, as business needs dictate

•Ability to obtain and retain a DOT physical card

 

Must have:

•Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement

•A willingness to learn and/or adapt to new work procedures

•Good verbal and written communication skills

•A valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

 

PREFERRED SKILLS

•Basic working knowledge of warehousing/distribution standard concepts, practices, and procedures preferred

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

•At least 1 year utilizing a semi-tractor (yard truck) to transport trailers

•At least 1 year of powered industrial truck operation experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment

 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

•At least 1 year of transportation and logistics experience preferred

•At least 1 year of experience using RF scanners to properly and accurately document materials or products and printing of labels preferred

•At least 1 year of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

•At least 3 years of on-road and/or yard jockey CDL experience preferred

•Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred 

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION

•High School Diploma or GED

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future

 

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