2nd Shift Switcher Driver

UFP Salisbury, LLC; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Salisbury, LLC is seeking a Jockey Truck Driver to organize trailers on-site using the Yard Jockey truck, with possible forklift use. The role involves moving trailers, performing equipment inspections, and supporting production with loads in a safe, compliant manner.

Responsibilities include securing loads, maintaining shipping documents, and following all company rules. Forklift duties may be required, and ongoing training and safety meetings are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Minimum 12th-grade basic education completed.
• A minimum of 6 months of experience driving a commercial vehicle or yard jockey truck.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives in the facility staging shipping loads in various weather conditions.
• Completes daily equipment inspection sheets.
• Loads and unloads trucks as needed to assist with production.
• Inspects equipment to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Secures load and/or inspects load to ensure it has been properly secured.
• Performs duties consistent with all applicable Company rules.
• Conducts preventive maintenance to the truck and ensures it is clean.
• Maintains appropriate shipping documents as required.
• Maintains radio contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions on trailers/loads to be moved.
• Verifies shipping documents for accuracy.
• Completes paperwork as required.
• May operate a forklift to load/unload trailers as required.
• Follows forklift rules and policies as described by Company policy.
• Completes training as required by management.
• Participates in safety programs and meetings.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

18+ age

High school diploma

6 months driving experience

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Forklift licensing within 4 months

CDL not required

Ability to pass driving test

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Summary

The Jockey Truck Driver is responsible for the organization of trailers on-site using the Yard Jockey truck. The position may require the use of a forklift for a percentage of the time.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely drives in the facility staging shipping loads in various weather conditions


• Completes daily equipment inspection sheets


• Loads and unloads trucks as needed to assist with production


• Inspects equipment to ensure safe operating conditions


• Secures load and/or inspects load to ensure it has been properly secured


• Performs duties consistent with all applicable Company rules


• Conducts preventive maintenance to the truck and ensures it is clean


• Maintains appropriate shipping documents as required


• Maintains radio contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions on trailers/loads to be moved


• Verifies shipping documents for accuracy


• Completes paperwork as required


• May operate a forklift to load/unload trailers as required


• Follows forklift rules and policies as described by Company policy


• Completes training as required by management


• Participates in safety programs and meetings


• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age


• Minimum 12th-grade basic education completed


• A minimum of 6 months of experience driving a commercial vehicle or yard jockey truck is required


• Working knowledge of vehicle parts, and how to handle minor repairs to ensure equipment is in proper operating conditions


• Successful completion of forklift driver licensing process within 4 months of hire


• CDL license is not a requirement for this position


• Ability to pass a driving test/skills evaluation in a yard jockey truck

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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