HTPG-Jockey Yard Operator

Rheem Manufacturing Company; Scottsboro (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem Manufacturing Company is seeking a Yard Jockey Operator in Scottsboro, AL to station and retrieve equipment, maintain maintenance records and ensure loads meet specifications. The role includes inspecting equipment, working in a fast-paced warehouse and potentially rotating to External Warehouse or Plant Production as needed.

The position requires a CDL A, safety-first mindset, ability to work in all weather conditions, and strong attention to documentation and load securement.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate computer and scanning equipment.
• Must pass CDL A certification and maintain it.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations/requirements.
• Able to perform physical tasks and work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload inbound/outbound shipments and ensure proper labeling.
• Complete delivery paperwork with production, sales and customers.
• Inspect equipment before/after use and report issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety protocols.
• Inspect vehicles for defects and secure loads for safe delivery.

Skills

CDL License

Safety mindset

Computer & scanning operation

DOT regulations knowledge

Physical stamina

Weather resilience

Job description

The Yard Jockey Operator is responsible for stationing and retrieving equipment on the location's property, maintaining a written maintenance schedule and servicing equipment as necessary to ensure specifications are met. The operator also inspects equipment before and after to document lost or damaged items. When not running the truck, the employee is expected to work at the External Warehouse or Plant Production as an HTPG Shipping Associate.

Responsibilities

• Must have a CDL License
• Must have a Safety-First Mindset
• All warehouse employees are expected to be available to work in all areas of Warehouse/Shipping.
• Load/Unload inbound/outbound shipments.
• Accurately complete corresponding delivery paperwork and work with production, sales and customers to communicate issues with loads and delivery time.
• Report shortages and low stock items to operations and materials management.
• Ensure that products are properly stored and labeled.
• Picking, Tagging, and Staging of outbound kits/shipments.
• Ensure vehicle is properly loaded, secured, and product is delivered safely and timely.
• Ability to inspect vehicle(s) for any safety or operational defects using DOT, maintenance, and safety checklists and ensuring emergency equipment is in proper working order.
• Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
• Loading truck may require securing chains across the width of a trailer to secure the product, both on the bed of a trailer and in an overhead rack, tarping of loads on trailers, and dropping and hooking a trailer.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate computer and scanning equipment.
• Must be able to pass class, become certified, and maintain certification to operate CDL A.
• Ability to pass a company road test.
• Driver must be knowledgeable in D.O.T. Regulations/Requirements.
• Frequent physical activity such as walking, climbing stairs/ladders, works with chains, drops and hooks trailers, performs inspections and reaches to work with equipment throughout the entire shift.
• Must be able to work outside under all weather conditions to include working in the heat and cold weather.
• No violation for careless, negligent, or reckless operation of a Commercial Motor Vehicle in previous 3 years.
• No DUI or DWI (within the last 5 years).

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.

Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.