Jockey Driver

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Move trailers and other equipment around the yard and between staging locations

• Ensure that trailers are properly positioned for loading and unloading

• Assist with loading and unloading of trailers

• Conduct regular vehicle inspections to maintain its safe operation, identifying and reporting any mechanical or electrical issues that require attention.

• Assist with maintaining a clean and organized yard

• Communicate with team members and management to ensure efficient operations

• Recording daily trailer locations and reporting to supervisor.

• Ensure proper cargo securement procedures are followed based on company policies.

• Operate trucks safely, following all traffic laws and adhering to company policies and procedures.

• Adhere to safety protocols, such as wearing seat belts and personal protective equipment when required.

• Communicate courteously with other drivers, pedestrians, and road users.

• Drivers are required to maintain their trucks in a clean and organized condition.

• Secondary responsibilities will include job tasks supporting the Receiving and Transportation departments.

• Other assigned duties

Requirements:

• HS diploma/GED preferred

• 3+ years working experience as a truck driver required.

• Valid Class A CDL required.

• Tanker endorsement preferred.

• OTR flatbed experience required.

• Ability to operate both manual and automatic transmission vehicles required.

• ELD (Electronic Logging Device) experience required.

• Clean and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

• Advanced knowledge of truck maintenance and repair, including identifying and reporting any mechanical or electrical issues

• A proven track record in safety excellence is required.

• Adheres to all safety and environmental compliance regulations set by the organization. Notify management immediately of any safety concerns, hazardous conditions, or injuries.

• Ability to read and interpret load manifest

• Ensure product quality meets company and client expectations.

• Possess a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, cooperative attitude, strong attention to detail and can work in a team environment.

• Adheres to the company's employee handbook policies and embodies the organization's core values.

• Ability to learn other department job functions and fill in as needed.

• Complete company compliance and safety training when required.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule and work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment.

• Physical requirements for this role include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lift 50lbs floor to waist and waist to shoulder multiple times

• Standing and walking for long durations

• Bending, squatting, and kneeling multiple times for long durations

• The ability to climb up and down a ladder multiple times

• Balance and stand on a ladder with three points of contact for extended periods of time

• HS Diploma/GED preferred.
• 1 year of experience in material handling equipment (forklift, crane, etc.) preferred.
• WMS (Warehouse Management System) experience preferred.
• OSHA10 certification preferred
• A proven track record in safety excellence is required.
• Adheres to all safety and environmental compliance regulations set by the organization. Notify management immediately of any safety concerns, hazardous conditions, or injuries.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders.
• Meet department and production goals set by supervisor.
• Ensure product quality meets company and client expectations.
• Possess a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, cooperative attitude, strong attention to detail and can work in a team environment.
• Adheres to the company's employee handbook policies and embodies the organization's core values.
• Ability to learn other department job functions and fill in as needed.
• Complete company compliance and safety training when required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment.
• Physical requirements for this role include, but are not limited to the following:
• Lift 50lbs floor to waist and waist to shoulder multiple times
• Standing and walking for long durations
• Bending, squatting, and kneeling multiple times for long durations
• The ability to climb up and down a ladder multiple times
• Balance and stand on a ladder with three points of contact for extended periods of time
• Comfortable working in the heat and cold due to manufacturing facilities not being climate controlled