Yard Jockey - 2nd Shift - Metro Supply Chain USA, Inc

ZipRecruiter; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A third-party logistics provider in Carlisle, England is seeking a 2nd Shift Yard Jockey. Responsibilities include safely moving trailers, performing inspections, and general warehouse duties. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of shunting experience and a valid forklift operator license. This position offers competitive wages and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid forklift operator license from a recognized training provider.
• Minimum of 5 years of shunting experience.
• Ability to lift an average of 50 lbs safely and repetitively.

Responsibilities

• Safely move trailers in and out of dock doors.
• Conduct daily inspections of trucks.
• Perform minor repairs to trucks as necessary.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shunting experience

English communication

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Metro Supply Chain, USA Inc. offers a fast, team-oriented work environment, career advancement opportunities, competitive wages, and a comprehensive benefits package!

Embracing and driving change is critical to our success. As such we are relentlessly focused on innovating at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and attracting the best talent to drive the company forward.

Company Overview:

Metro Supply Chain USA, Inc is a privately owned third-party logistics provider, managing over twelve million square feet of warehouse space across North America and Europe. We service the most complex and challenging distribution needs of our customers, and we are looking for a 2nd Shift Yard Jockey at our Carlisle, PA facility.

Position Overview:

This position will involve a variety of responsibilities/tasks including, moving trailers through the yard, moving materials through the warehouse facility. The incumbent will perform general warehouse duties including; shipping and receiving, picking and packing orders, and other warehouse related job tasks as assigned while meeting company standards of safety, security, and productivity.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Safe and efficient movement of trailers in and out of dock doors

• Maintain routine radio communication with yard control

• Daily inspection of truck

• Backing trailers into designated areas as requested

• Check tires and do circle checks to make sure trailers are capable to move

• Performing and documenting daily pre-trip inspections of the truck

• Monitor truck condition and communicate when repairs are required

• Perform minor repairs (change lights, fuses, etc.)

Minimum Knowledge, Experience & Skill Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Must hold a valid forklift operator license (Counterbalance, Walkie, Raymond Reach) from a recognized training provider

• Minimum of 5 years’ Shunting experience and hold a valid drivers license.

• Ability to be mobile in an industrial environment

• Organizational skills with varying degrees of independence, judgment, and discretion

• English communication skills both written and verbal

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

• Must be capable of sitting, standing, lifting and walking for extended periods

• Service orientated with strong customer service skills and commitment to quality of work

• Able to lift, on average 50 lbs, repetitively and safely

• Strong team player, but also able to work effectively independently

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills - able to follow instructions

• Experience with a WMS (Warehouse Management System) would be a definite asset

Metro Supply Chain, USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer