Yard Jockey operates gasoline or diesel powered tractor trailer combination bringing trailers to loading docks to be unloaded. Backs trailer to loading docks, performs safety checks to secure trailer, opens bay doors, and assists dock workers in loading/unloading trailer. Being a Yard Jockey maintains radio or telephone contact with dispatcher to receive delivery or pick up instructions or to receive notice of changes in scheduled delivery or pick up. Typically requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Yard Jockey requires Commercial Driver License (CDL) - Class A. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Yard Jockey works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Yard Jockey typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!
HP Hood’s culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness.
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, 401k matches and more.
Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States.
Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat, Hershey’s Milk & Milkshakes and more.
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Job Summary :
The Yard Jockey position has a variety of different assignments which are assigned based on the training level of the
employee and business needs in support of achieving the goals of the Portland, ME Warehouse. This job description is
meant to serve as an outline of the duties and responsibilities that a Yard Jockey may be required to perform during the
course of their workday but is not all inclusive of the Yard Jockey responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Drive trucks and trailers back and forth from our offsite storage to the manufacturing facility for loading, checking
for product safety, while complying with all safety guidelines.
returns.
Continuously check for and remove damaged goods to ensure that only quality product is being shipped to
customers.
Load each product according to assigned specification / diagram safely using a variety of motorized equipment
such as pushers, squeeze trucks, fork trucks and pallet jacks. Ensure that the proper load bars are in place and the
loads are evenly distributed.
involve picking corrugated and un-corrugated product (up to 45 lbs.) from shelves, pushing / pulling of 7’ high
cases of products (up to 200 lbs.) and other packaged and un-packaged product. Process also includes placing
products on wheeled racks 5 ½ feet high and moving throughout warehouse.
Unload trucks / trailers using a hook or pallet jack. Physical labor involved in this activity varies, but can involve
pushing / pulling 7 high milk cases (up to 200 lbs.) and metal racks (800 lbs.).
production flow requirements.
Education and Experience :
Skills and Competencies :
Other Information / Physical Requirements :
approximately 800 lbs. : occasionally.
Environment : Refrigerated and non-refrigerator areas with temperature variations from 34 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female / Minority / Veteran / Disabled
VERVRAA Federal Contractor"
Schedule : Wed 7 : 00 AM - 5 : 30 PM, Thurs 6 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM, Fri 7 : 00 AM - 5 : 30 PM, Sat 7 : 00 AM - 5 : 30 PM. OFF on Sun, Mon, Tues.
Comp : $ - $
Last updated : 2024-06-09