Yard Jockey Shift Leader - 3rd Shift

Turkey Hill Dairy
Conestoga, PA 17516, USA

Come check out Turkey Hill! –

We're a growing, nationwide company, born and raised in Southcentral Pennsylvania, that has been creating delicious ice cream and beverages since 1931. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and leadership development opportunities with career-growth potential – join our team today!

The Yard Jockey Shift Leader makes an impact by –

• Lead and direct jockeys on assigned shift, keeping jockeys on task, assure jockeys are following policies and procedures and lead by example.
• Monitor and support the department on a designated shift to maintain timely moves and department performance.
• Oversee vehicle/jockey truck operations to maintain compliance for all equipment.
• Train new hire jockeys that are assigned to work the shift.
• Work as a jockey on assigned shift. Drive tractor-trailers to designated bay or spot according to needs of warehousing and production in a timely manner.
• Work as a relief capacity, be on call for vacations/call offs for assigned shifts on days off when coverage cannot be acquired.
• Maintain/Oversee temperature gauges to ensure proper temperatures are maintained on loaded trailers.
• Inspect truck for defects before and after trips and notify the Garage department of any mechanical problems.
• Maintain adherence to work hours schedule; specifically, starting time, quitting time, and break times.
• Operate equipment with the highest regard for the integrity of the building structures, equipment function, and employee safety.
• Maintain fuel, oil, and water levels in all units, as assigned.
• Work directly with supervisor on scheduling coverage for shift, daily reports about issues and shift performance, and assist with interviewing potential new hires.
• Point of contact between the DTR Shipping Clerk Office and the Yard Jockeys to resolve any issues in yard or between departments.
• Maintain orderly and clean work environment to ensure employee and consumer safety.

You
could be a great fit if you have these things –

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Valid and updated medical certification
• Must work in a team environment
• Maintain adherence to work hours scheduled specifically starting, ending, lunch and break schedules
• Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations and safety guidelines
• Be accountable to the Turkey Hill Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Our associates enjoy these awesome benefits –

• Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with Company match – immediately vested
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational assistance reimbursement
• Company bonus plan
• Free ice cream and beverages!

Physical Demands-

The physical requirements for a Department of Transportation (DOT) job, particularly for commercial vehicle drivers, are designed to ensure that drivers are fit to safely operate their vehicles. Here are some key physical requirements:

• General Health:
  Drivers must be in good overall health, free from medical conditions that could impair their ability to drive safely.
• Vision:
  Drivers must have at least 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, and a field of vision of at least 70 degrees in the horizontal meridian in each eye. They must also be able to recognize the colors of traffic signals.
• Hearing:
  Drivers must be able to perceive a forced whisper at a distance of at least 5 feet, with or without a hearing aid.
• Blood Pressure and Pulse:
  These must be within normal ranges to ensure cardiovascular health.
• Physical Abilities:
  Drivers must be able to walk, bend, push, pull, twist, squat, and kneel daily .
• Drug and Alcohol Testing:
  Drivers must pass a pre-employment drug screen and are subject…