2nd Shift Yard Jockey & Forklift Operator – Hybrid Role

Idlogistics; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Idlogistics is seeking a Yard Jockey/Sitdown Forklift operator for a hybrid role on the 2nd shift. Work hours are 5PM to 3:30AM Tuesday through Friday, with pay at $23.50 per hour plus a $1.50 shift differential.

Responsibilities include moving trailers, inspecting vehicles, operating sit-down forklifts and yard trucks, and maintaining accurate records. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and forklift experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 1 year verifiable experience.
• Must be able to operate a yard truck safely. Forklift experience necessary. Class A CDL license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs trailer movements by attaching drive unit to trailers to move to and from dock doors for loading and unloading.
• Checks trailer lights and tires and inspects truck for defects before and after trips and submit reports indicating truck condition.
• Monitors truck refrigeration units and may check temperature.
• Maintains an orderly lot and paperwork for trailer locations by performing daily yard checks.
• Checks empty trailers to ensure cleanliness.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and rules.
• Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed.
• Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.
• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using powered industrial equipment.
• Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
• On a daily basis, inspect assigned equipment.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded and shipped.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or containers.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Follow customer requirements and/or other instructions to ensure accuracy: load count, stability of product, and that all products are loaded and unloaded safely.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Yard truck operation

CDL Class A (may be required)

Job description

Idlogistics is seeking a Yard Jockey/Sitdown Forklift operator for a hybrid role on the 2nd shift. Work hours are 5PM to 3:30AM Tuesday through Friday, with pay at $23.50 per hour plus a $1.50 shift differential.

Responsibilities include moving trailers, inspecting vehicles, operating sit-down forklifts and yard trucks, and maintaining accurate records. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and forklift experience.