CDL Yard Jockey - 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM

The AMES Companies, Inc. in; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The AMES Companies is hiring a CDL Yard Jockey in Carlisle, PA. This role is crucial for ensuring the timely movement of trailers and requires a valid CDL and a high school diploma. Join a company with a rich history and great benefits, contributing to their logistics operations.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation Days

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Valid CDL required.
• High School diploma or GED essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain timely movement of inbound and outbound trailers.
• Perform DOT inspections on tractor and trailers.
• Ensure loads are properly secured and within weight limits.

Skills

Ability to perform simple arithmetic

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

CDL Yard Jockey - 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM (Transportation)

CDL Yard Jockey - 1st Shift (Mon-Fri, 9:30am - 6:00pm)

WHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIES

We have amazing Benefits! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Wellness, 401K, Holidays Employee Assistance Program, Vacation Days, Disability, and much more.

WHO WE ARE

The AMES Companies, headquartered in Lake Nona-Orlando, FL has a rich American history. The AMES story goes back to 1774, when Captain John Ames began making America's first shovels. AMES brand is the third oldest consumer brand in the country, and its tools helped build America for more than two hundred years. You can learn more about our history here .

Our business lines include Home Organization, Lawn and Garden Tools, Outdoor Living, and Cleaning Tools. Our leading global brands are sold to homeowners and professionals involved in new construction, remodeling, and maintenance activities. To learn more about out business lines, visit our website: https://www.homebyames.com/en-us/.

WHO YOU ARE

As a CDL Yard Jockey you maintain timely movement of inbound and outbound trailers.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Our distribution center is located in Carlisle, PA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs timely movements of inbound and outbound trailers.

Transport and delivery of trailers in accordance with the schedule.

Perform distribution operator functions when time permits

Performs required DOT inspections on tractor and trailers.

Keep active logs of trailer movement, assist in yard and slot management.

Properly secure loads and ensure loads are within weight limits

Assist in other logistical processes per business necessity.

Follows all policies and procedures, best practices, DOT and OSHA regulations.

REQUIREMENTS

CDLRequired

High School diploma or GED

Ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

ENVIRONMENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand on concrete floor with/without floor mats; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms (which may include above and/or below shoulders); bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use left and/or right hand for simple grasping; fine work, pushing/pulling and low speed assembly. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally life and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is regularly exposed to heat/cold/rain while performing the following duties: including, but not limited to, preventive maintenance checks, hose hook-ups, diesel, dollys, step into tractor, door latches.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

The AMES Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company does not currently sponsor immigration visas for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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