Jockey Operator 2nd shift

UFP Industries, Inc.; Ranson (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Jockey Operator for 2nd shift in Ranson, WV. The role involves organizing trailers on-site with the Yard Jockey truck and may require forklift use to load and unload as needed.

You will inspect equipment, verify shipping documents, and complete required paperwork while following company safety rules. Qualifications include at least a 12th-grade education, a minimum of 6 months driving a commercial vehicle or yard jockey truck, and the ability to pass a skills

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Minimum 12th-grade education completed.
• At least 6 months of experience driving a commercial vehicle or yard jockey truck.
• Ability to read and verify shipping documents.
• No CDL required for this position.
• Ability to pass a driving test/skills evaluation in a yard jockey truck.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives in the facility, staging and shipping loads in various weather conditions.
• Completes daily equipment inspection sheets.
• Loads and unloads trucks to assist production.
• Inspects equipment to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Secures and inspects loads for proper securing.
• Maintains shipping documents and completes required paperwork.
• Operates a forklift to load/unload trailers as needed.
• Follows forklift policies and participates in safety programs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Yard jockey truck operation

Shipping documents comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

## Jockey Operator 2nd shiftApplylocations: Ranson, WVtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 28, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R21486**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