Day-Shift Yard Hopper | Forklift & Yard Jockey

Up North Plastics; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

Paid vacations

Holidays

ESST

401(k)

Job summary

Up-North Plastics in Cottage Grove, MN is seeking a Yard Hopper to support material flow on a 12-hour day shift (6 AM–6 PM) with a 3-on/4-off schedule. The role requires operating a Yard Jockey truck, a sit-down forklift, RF scanners, and inventory software.

Starting pay is $19.00 to $22.00 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental, paid vacations and holidays, ESST and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Experience driving commercial trucks or yard mules.
• Current US Driver's license (CDL not required).
• Ability to handle trailers quickly in tight spaces.
• Ability to operate forklifts.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Relocate, dock, and transport trailers within the facility.
• Unload materials from trailers and inventory materials.
• Record information accurately in a fast-paced production environment.
• Operate propane sit-down forklifts and a Yard Jockey as needed.

Skills

Truck/Yard mule exp

Trailer handling

Forklift operation

Computer skills

Tools

RF scanners

Inventory software

Job description

Up-North Plastics in Cottage Grove, MN is seeking a Yard Hopper to support material flow on a 12-hour day shift (6 AM–6 PM) with a 3-on/4-off schedule. The role requires operating a Yard Jockey truck, a sit-down forklift, RF scanners, and inventory software.

Starting pay is $19.00 to $22.00 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental, paid vacations and holidays, ESST and a 401(k) plan.