Jockey Operator

UFP Industries; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Stock purchase plan

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Coatesville, PA, is seeking a Jockey Truck Driver to organize trailers on-site using the Yard Jockey truck, with occasional forklift use.

You will safely drive in the facility, perform daily equipment inspections, load/unload to support production, and ensure loads are secured. CDL is not required, but forklift licensing will be completed within 4 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12th-grade education completed.
• 6+ months of yard jockey or CMV driving experience.
• Must pass driving test/skills evaluation in yard jockey.
• CDL not required.
• Ability to pass forklift licensing process within 4 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives in the facility staging shipping loads in various weather conditions
• Completes daily equipment inspection sheets
• Loads and unloads trucks as needed to assist with production
• Inspects equipment to ensure safe operating conditions
• Secures load and/or inspects load to ensure it has been properly secured
• Performs duties consistent with all applicable Company rules
• Conducts preventive maintenance to the truck and ensures it is clean
• Maintains appropriate shipping documents as required
• Maintains radio contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions on trailers/loads to be moved
• Verifies shipping documents for accuracy
• Completes paperwork as required
• May operate a forklift to load/unload trailers as required
• Follows forklift rules and policies as described by Company policy
• Completes training as required by management
• Participates in safety programs and meetings
• Performs other duties as required

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety conscious

Vehicle inspection

Documentation

Basic mechanical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Maintenance tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Jockey Truck Driver is responsible for the organization of trailers on-site using the Yard Jockey truck. The position may require the use of a forklift for a percentage of the time.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely drives in the facility staging shipping loads in various weather conditions
• Completes daily equipment inspection sheets
• Loads and unloads trucks as needed to assist with production
• Inspects equipment to ensure safe operating conditions
• Secures load and/or inspects load to ensure it has been properly secured
• Performs duties consistent with all applicable Company rules
• Conducts preventive maintenance to the truck and ensures it is clean
• Maintains appropriate shipping documents as required
• Maintains radio contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions on trailers/loads to be moved
• Verifies shipping documents for accuracy
• Completes paperwork as required
• May operate a forklift to load/unload trailers as required
• Follows forklift rules and policies as described by Company policy
• Completes training as required by management
• Participates in safety programs and meetings
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• Minimum 12th-grade basic education completed
• A minimum of 6 months of experience driving a commercial vehicle or yard jockey truck is required
• Working knowledge of vehicle parts, and how to handle minor repairs to ensure equipment is in proper operating conditions
• Successful completion of forklift driver licensing process within 4 months of hire
• CDL license is not a requirement for this position
• Ability to pass a driving test/skills evaluation in a yard jockey truck

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.