Truck Washer​/Jockey

SUMMARY:

The Truck Jockey/Washer is responsible for backing tractors trailers into loading dock. They are also responsible for unhooking and hooking trailers from tractors, fueling equipment, recording internal temperature of trailers and wash/detail trucks and components as well as other shop duties as instructed by the Transportation Manager.

• Drive trucks as Hook up and unhook trailers and tractors safely and efficiently.
• Operating all equipment within the tractor and trailer including but not limited to, lighting, temperature controls, tandems, etc.
• Recording all necessary documentation pertaining to logging of temperatures, sanitation, and
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Company, and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge, and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.
• Ensure all trucks and trailers are washed in a timely manner in accordance with procedures set by the Transportation Manager, while following all Upper Lakes Foods safety procedures. Involves working in wet conditions while bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting & climbing ladder.
• Cleaning of wash bay & pit on a regular
• Complete company safety training as assigned by Transportation Manager
• Maintain tools and
• Always maintain a safety‐first
• Other duties assigned by

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

• One to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of and education and experience.

Skills

• Familiarity with pressure washer and the ability to use
• Ability to understand instructions written and verbal Certification, Licenses, Registrations
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) a benefit, but not

• None

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10‐25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 25‐50 pounds.
  
  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Upper Lakes Foods, Inc. is the largest independent, wholesale food distributor in Minnesota. The company has three facilities located in Cloquet, MN, Northfield, MN and Janesville, WI. We distribute food throughout the Upper Midwest. Upper Lakes Foods specializes in serving food service operators such as independent restaurants, assisted living facilities, schools, and national and regional food service chain accounts with a strong focus on customer service.

Simply put, the mission is to build value for each customer, employee, supplier and community we serve by bringing the best; the best products, best people and best ideas.

• Strong Work Ethic – We believe in the value of hard work, perseverance and consistency of
• Positive Attitude – We believe in encouraging a flexible, agreeable and well‐adjusted work existence that promotes successful outcomes.
• Integrity – We believe in honesty, truthfulness and consistency of our
• Teamwork – We believe that work done by several individuals combined insures excellence of quality, safety and service.
• Professional Appearance – We believe in maintaining an appearance that promotes good hygiene, neatness and appropriate business dress.
• Respectful Interaction – We believe in creating a workplace where employees are treated fairly in a safe and positive environment.

“We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin

Equal Opportunity Employer
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