CDL Yard Jockey - Military veterans preferred

The Yard Jockey is a truck driver who is responsible for moving trailers to and from the yard and warehouse loading docks. They help the overall team streamline the loading and unloading process at the facility.

Experience Required: None
Experience Desired: 1 to 3 years
Experience Desired: Basic knowledge of DOT regulations; One plus year(s) Class A CDL driving experience; City driving experience; Electric pallet jack experience; Electric pallet jack experience a plus
Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent
Certification or Licensing Required: Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Must have no commercial DUI/DWI on record, Must have no personal DUI/DWI on record within previous 5 years.
Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds
Travel Required: Regional - Daily, More than 50%
Age Requirement: At least 21 years of age

Job Responsibilities
-Verify that the dock door and the trailer are safe and secured prior to unloading the trailer.
-Have flexibility in scheduling and the availability to work the times, shifts, days and overtime needed to meet the company's production needs.
-Meet and maintain established productivity standards.
-Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety rules â?? including the safe operation of equipment, following all company policies for the return and delivery process and helping to maintain a clean, safe working environment.
-Ensure the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is utilized at all times.
-Appropriately follow food safety procedures.
-Perform other miscellaneous duties as needed and assigned.
-Ability to read and speak English.
-Ability to pass and maintain DOT medical requirements
-Drive tractor trailers in a safe and courteous manner.
-Follow all local, state and federal driving laws and Department of Transportation regulations and promptly report all driving violations to company management.
-Load and unload pallets, products and equipment using pallet jacks according to proper procedures.
-Possess the ability to push, pull, lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
-Build positive relationships with store personnel by working efficiently, assisting customers in the unloading process, communicating issues effectively and accepting feedback.
-Provide excellent customer service by interacting in a professional, friendly and helpful manner while in the stores.
-Communicate with logistics and warehouse operations personnel to efficiently facilitate the dispatching process.
-Communicate with supervision regarding safety, equipment, damaged goods and any problems or issues that may arise.
-Perform safety checks on equipment at appropriate times, including trailer temperature checks.