Jockey Operator

UFP Industries, Inc; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc in Coatesville, PA is seeking a Jockey Truck Driver to organize trailers on-site using the Yard Jockey truck. Forklift may be used to load/unload loads as needed.

Responsibilities include safely driving within the facility, performing daily equipment inspections, maintaining shipping documents, and coordinating with base for trailer movements. CDL is not required, but forklift licensing must be completed within 4 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• 12th-grade education completed.
• Minimum 6 months of experience driving a commercial vehicle or yard jockey truck.
• Know how to perform minor repairs to keep equipment in safe operating condition.
• Forklift licensing process to be completed within 4 months of hire.
• CDL not required for this role.
• Able to pass a yard jockey driving test.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives in the facility, staging shipping loads in various weather conditions.
• Completes daily vehicle inspection sheets.
• Loads and unloads trucks as needed to assist production.
• Inspects equipment to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Secures and inspects loads to ensure proper security.
• Maintains shipping documents and paperwork as required.
• Maintains radio contact with base for instructions on trailers/loads.
• May operate a forklift to load/unload trailers as required.
• Follows forklift rules and company policy.

Skills

Driving proficiency

Safety awareness

Basic mechanical skills

Forklift readiness

Ability to pass tests

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Vehicle maintenance basics

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.