Yard Jockey,Hybrid - 2nd Shift Sun - Thurs Job Plainfield area,Indiana USA,Transportation

Position: Yard Jockey, Hybrid - 2nd Shift, 4pm to 12:30am, Sun - Thurs

Description

Job Title: Yard Jockey/Forklift Operator

Department: Operations

Reports To: Distribution Manager

Position Type: Full Time

Schedule/Shift: 2nd Shift, 4:00pm to 12:30am, Sunday - Thursday with O/T when required

Pay Rate: $24.00 + $1.50 Shift Diff per hour when applicable

Purpose of Position

To safely and efficiently transport trailers from yard to dock and dock to yard.

Use of power equipment to load and unload product. Safely unload, load, transport, locate, stack, and count product.

Values and Business Practices

Safety First – We value our integrity while operating safely within the confines of all federal, state, local and company policies
We deliver on our commitments to our customers always with a positive attitude
We treat everybody with respect and dignity
We operate with high business ethics
We are a good corporate citizen
We value our professional relationships on all levels
We strive to have a “Continuous Improvement Culture”

Company Expectations:

Our expectation is that all employees, customers and vendors will perform in a manner that will ensure long term success.

Flexibility:

Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays). Remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively (multi-task).

Reliability:

Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work. Completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager. Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points.

Attitude:

Maintains a “Whatever it Takes” attitude. Lives by company stated values and inspires others.

Willingness to learn:

Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn. Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change.

Initiative:

Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed. Goes above and beyond required tasks. Participate in department meetings. Display pride in your assigned truck and related equipment, is on time for loading and delivery appointments. Secures cargo appropriately to protect from damage and theft.

Quality of Work:

Maintains high standards and safety despite pressing deadlines.

Follows directions:

Follows all written and verbal instructions provided by management, Fleet Dispatch Manager, Driver Manager and Load Planner, etc…

Communication:

Shares all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company. Report all issues to your manager/supervisor.

Appearance:

Maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with the established dress code guidelines to your respective position.

Position

Competency:

Ability to maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) as needed.

Willingness to drive a Class A tractor trailer on commercial routes in Pennsylvania, New York, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and all other states within our operating area.

A solid knowledge of all safety and regulatory requirements of operating a Class 8, commercial vehicle.

Ability to work and communicate effectively with Shippers and Consignees, so that they believe, that they are our most important customer.

Must be able to lift 50lbs, climb in and out of truck cabs and trailers, secure trailer loads, sit or stand for long periods of time.

Role Expectations Safety and Compliance:

A solid knowledge of DOT regulations and the ability to abide by such regulations 100% of the time

Ability to understand and follow Allen Distribution policies and procedures 100% of the time.

Reports immediately to Dispatch and/or management any unsafe acts or equipment that may cause injury or damage to others.

Customers:

Communicate effectively with customers…

Yard Jockey, Hybrid - 2nd Shift Sun - Thurs