CDL AYard Jockey / Compound Driver

Polar Beverages Corp.; City of Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a CDL A Yard Jockey / Compound Driver to manage trailer movements and assist in logistics operations. The role is focused on maintaining food safety and efficient operations within the yard while operating under Good Manufacturing Practices. Ideal candidates should possess a current CDL A license, with at least three years of logistics experience required.

Qualifications

• Current CDL A License required.
• 3 years logistics experience required.
• Forklift training and license must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Movement and placement of all drop trailers.
• Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Assist Lift Drivers when required.

Skills

Teamwork

Forklift operations

Good Manufacturing Practices

Education

CDL A License

Job description

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• Movement and placement of all drop trailers upon request
• Shuttling and placement of all shuttle trailers
• Set Up and retrieve trailers from compound as necessary
• Provide daily yard check
• Communicate to the Receiving group who the primary contact will be at the beginning of each shift
• To cover for each other in case of absence
• To assist Lift Drivers when required
• Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMPs)
• Must maintain Food Safety Plan Control Points (CPs) using specified control measures
• Follow the instructions and directions of your immediate Supervisor and/or Working Foreman. Perform duties in a safe efficient manner according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Complete all required tasks described in the Training Evaluation Form efficiently, where applicable. Any deficiencies should be reviewed with the Warehouse Shipping Management team.
  
  

Job Description

CDL A - Yard Jockey / Compound Driver

Schenectady, NY

Salary Range:$25.00 To $27.00 Hourly

Responsibilities

• Movement and placement of all drop trailers upon request
• Shuttling and placement of all shuttle trailers
• Set Up and retrieve trailers from compound as necessary
• Provide daily yard check
• Communicate to the Receiving group who the primary contact will be at the beginning of each shift
• To cover for each other in case of absence
• To assist Lift Drivers when required
• Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMPs)
• Must maintain Food Safety Plan Control Points (CPs) using specified control measures
• Follow the instructions and directions of your immediate Supervisor and/or Working Foreman. Perform duties in a safe efficient manner according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Complete all required tasks described in the Training Evaluation Form efficiently, where applicable. Any deficiencies should be reviewed with the Warehouse Shipping Management team.
  
  

Requirements

• Current CDL A License
• At least 3 years of logistics experience (passenger vehicle experience will not be considered)
• Able to read & comprehend production schedules and perform duties required for each item.
• Able to attend forklift training as needed and obtain a valid forklift license
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Able to stand for long periods of time while monitoring equipment or completing required tasks
• Must frequently use hand(s) for repetitive movement single grasping, pushing/pulling and fine manipulation
• Must frequently bend, twist, squat, climb & reach
• Must be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.
• No Agencies - Please Do Not Contact If You Are From A Recruitment Company*
  
  

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Transportation

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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