2nd Shift Switcher Driver

UFP Industries, Inc; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Jockey Truck Driver to organize trailers on-site using a Yard Jockey truck in Salisbury, NC. The role may involve forklift use to load and unload trailers as needed for production.

The position requires at least 6 months of yard jockey driving experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to pass a driving test. CDL is not required, with company safety policies observed at all times.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• 12th-grade basic education completed.
• Minimum 6 months of experience driving a commercial vehicle or yard jockey truck.
• Knowledge of vehicle parts and minor repairs to keep equipment in good condition.
• Forklift driver licensing process to be completed within 4 months of hire.
• CDL license is not required for this position.
• Ability to pass a driving test/skills evaluation in a 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 proper securing.
• Performs duties consistent with all applicable Company rules.
• Conducts preventive maintenance to the truck and keeps it clean.
• Maintains shipping documents as required.
• Maintains radio contact with base or supervisor for instructions on trailers/loads.
• Verifies shipping documents for accuracy and completes paperwork.
• 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

Forklift operation

Vehicle inspection

Load securing

Driving test/skills evaluation

Safety compliance

CDL not required

Education

High school diploma / 12th grade

Tools

Forklift licensing

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.