HTPG-Jockey Yard Operator

Rheem; Scottsboro (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem is seeking a Yard Jockey Operator in Scottsboro, AL to station and retrieve equipment on site, maintain a written maintenance schedule, and service equipment to meet specifications. The role includes inspecting equipment before and after use and performing related duties across Warehouse/Shipping areas.

The position requires a CDL license, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work in all warehouse areas, including production or external warehouses.

Qualifications

• 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 DOT regulations/requirements.
• Frequent physical activity and outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Load/Unload inbound/outbound shipments.
• Accurately complete delivery paperwork and communicate issues with loads and delivery time.
• Report shortages and low stock items to operations and materials management.
• Ensure products are properly stored and labeled.
• Picking, tagging, and staging outbound kits/shipments.
• Ensure vehicle is loaded, secured, and delivered safely and timely.
• Inspect vehicle for safety or operational defects using DOT/safety checklists.

Skills

CDL License

Safety-first mindset

Computer and scanner operation

DOT regulations knowledge

Job description

The Yard Jockey Operator is responsible for the stationing and retrieving equipment on the location's property. The role maintains a written maintenance schedule and may service equipment as necessary to ensure equipment meets all set specifications. The Yard Operator also inspects equipment prior to and after to document any lost and/or damaged equipment. When not running the truck, the employee is expected to work at 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.
• Performs 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)

About Us

At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.

Our Behavior Based Values set us apart:

• Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
• Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect
• Thinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens
• Acting with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability

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.