1st Shift Yard Jockey

I Supply Company; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Orientation

Paid Equipment Training

Overtime Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Short Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Vacation and PTO

Job summary

I Supply Company in Ohio is seeking a 1st Shift Yard Jockey to move trailers, position them in the yard or dock doors, and assist with loading, unloading, and staging loads for departure.

The role requires CDL A driving, strong communication skills, and safety awareness. You will coordinate with Operations to keep docks clear and ensure timely service to customers, with opportunities for overtime and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or accepted
• 1–2 years CDL A driving experience preferred
• Valid Class A CDL preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Operations Management to keep trailers moving between departments and docks
• Assist Operations Management in achieving daily department goals
• Check temperatures on trailers and fuel on reefer units
• Report equipment issues to supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

CDL A

Communication

Math/Reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

I Supply is a food distribution company that has immediate opening for 1st Shift Yard Jockey.

Benefits I Supply offers

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Orientation
• Paid Equipment Training
• Overtime Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision (starts first month after 60 days have been completed.)
• 401k
• Company sponsored short term disability
• Paid holidays
• Vacation and PTO

Introduction:

This position has the primary responsibility of driving a Yard Truck or Tractor to Position trailers in the yard or dock door locations directly assisting with timely loading, unloading and staging ready loads for departure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Operations Management to keep trailers smoothly moving between departments as they are loaded in order to keep the docks clear for safety and efficiently service the needs of our customers accurately.
• Assist Operations Management in achieving daily department goals.
• Understand, embrace, and encourage the fulfillment of our Mission Statement with all associates.
• Check temperatures on trailers.
• Check fuel on reefer units.
• Report any equipment issues immediately to direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications:

• High school diploma preferred or GED accepted.
• 1-2 years of CDL A driving experience preferred.
• Valid Class "A" CDL preferred.
• Comprehend math, spelling and reading of various forms to ensure accurate records are kept.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in the transportation industry preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Physical strength and dexterity to climb in and out of tractors multiple times during each shift while connecting air hoses, electric hoses, and inspecting the proper locking with the trailers for safe travel.
• Daily exposure to the noise, dust, and a wide diversity of temperatures from very cold to very warm in the distribution center and semi tractor yard.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform essential functions.