Regional Distribution Center - Yard Jockey

American Tire Distributors Inc.; Mount Pocono (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

American Tire Distributors (ATD) is seeking a Yard Jockey to relocate and position trailers, maintain yard organization, and support loading operations across our drop yard. You will work with the Operations Supervisor, dispatcher, gatekeeper, and warehouse leads to ensure smooth trailer flow and compliance with safety standards.

Daily tasks include inspecting yard equipment, securing trailers, and coordinating with dock teams.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 1–2 years related experience preferred.
• Ability to operate yard truck and perform inspections.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily vehicle pre-trip inspection forms and report issues.
• Maintain drop yard security and position trailers to designated walls.
• Assign outbound trailer IDs to dock doors for loading.
• Operate yard truck to move trailers between yard and docks.
• Respond to inquiries about trailer arrivals and departures.
• Use Blue Yonder Yard Management System for trailer moves.
• Conduct yard audits using the Yard Audit sheets and update dispatcher.

Skills

Collaboration

Verbal Communication

Planning & Organizing

Health and Safety

Inventory Management

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Blue Yonder Yard

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to turn your ambition and your people skills into a rewarding career with an industry leader? Join our team at American Tire Distributors! As the nation's premier tire distributor, ATD’s coast-to-coast distribution network provides approximately 80,000 customers across the U.S. and Canada with rapid and frequent delivery of high quality tires, custom wheels and shop supplies.

Position Description

The Yard Jockey's primary duties include relocating and positioning of trailers/containers for loading and unloading as well as maintaining organization of the drop yard. He/she works closely with Operations Supervisor, dispatcher, gatekeeper, inbound coordinator, and warehouse leads to maintain smooth flow of trailers/containers into and out of the drop yard. Operates Ottawa Yard truck to transport trailers/containers from drop yard to designated dock door as needed. Performs daily inspections of yard truck and/or equipment to ensure proper working order and reports any non-working and/or unsafe equipment conditions to management as needed. Responds to inquiries from operations team relating to trailer/container arrival and departures.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete daily "Vehicle Pre-trip Inspection Form" to ensure yard truck is in proper working order; report any equipment issues promptly to management.
• Confirm daily integrity of drop yard and fencing to Operations Manager to maintain physical security; arrange trailers against wall bumpers to prevent pilferage.
• Obtain outbound schedules to assign trailer ID numbers to designated dock doors for loading by warehouse personnel.
• Operate Ottawa Yard truck to transport trailers from yard drop slots to designated dock doors as required.
• Respond promptly to operational team inquiries regarding trailer/container arrivals and departures.
• Use Blue Yonder Yard management system for completing all trailer moves in the YMS system.
• Use the morning "Yard Audit sheet" to conduct a yard check for all outbound yard trailers, reporting loaded trailers remaining in the yard and validating empty trailers that arrived after hours; submit completed audit sheet to dispatcher.
• Use yard truck to transport containers from drop lot to designated dock doors for unloading; cut security ID seals, open and secure doors before backing container into dock.
• Utilize Ottawa yard truck to move loaded outbound trailers away from docks; ensure all trailer doors are closed and secure bolt security ID seals.
• Utilize the afternoon "Yard Audit sheet checklist" to document status of containers—empty, loaded from the previous day, and daily arrivals at the Mixing Center; provide completed checklist to dispatcher and update gatekeeper daily.

Competencies

• Collaboration- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Customer-Focused - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Equipment Utilization - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum utilization of warehouse or production plant, equipment and materials.
• Health and Safety - The ability and skill to manage and apply safe systems of work.
• Inventory Management - The ability and skill to design, implement and manage inventory control systems.
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Planning & Organizing - Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet objectives.
• Plans & Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Policy & Procedures - The ability and skill to monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures and ensure their alignment with organizational strategies and work objectives.
• Storage - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum storage of warehouse, plant, equipment, materials and supplies.
• Verbal Communication - Ability to express ideas, request actions, formulate plans, & policies by means of clear and effective verbal communications.

Qualifications

• High School or GED degree Associates.
• 1-2 years of related experience preferred Skills Policy & Procedures Planning & Organizing Storage Verbal Communication
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Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste and/or smell; the employee must occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. Handling of tires (e.g., rolling, destacking, team lifting) greater than approximately 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Travel required: 75% of the time, no overnight stays (CDL drivers will have overnight stays).

American Tire Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you. Build a challenging and rewarding career with us!

ATD exists because of, and for, each of us. From the front line associates helping customers to the people working behind the scenes, ATD’s people are driving us toward a brighter future.

At American Tire Distributors (ATD) our associates are valued and work in a fun while productive hybrid atmosphere. We celebrate and come together throughout the year to celebrate many occasions. Your wellbeing is among ATD’s highest priorities, and that is reflected in the benefits we offer to empower our associates and enrich their lives. We regularly sponsor events and initiatives, held at our Huntersville Field Support Center along with in our 120 Distribution Centers, Mixing Centers and Regional Distribution Center locations, to support our mental health and physical wellness to keep you feeling your best. We have hosted over 15 different events, with the added fellowship and social benefit for our associates. The automotive industry at large is evolving rapidly as we see the introduction of new technology, business models and services offerings. ATD sits in the middle of this exciting evolution and is positioned well to help define the future of mobility and distribution. Our organization is home to more than 4,000 associates who enjoy challenging themselves every day to advance their careers and contribute to the future of the automotive industry. In addition to finding individuals that are passionate about growth within our industry, we are also seeking team members that align with our values as an organization. Be Innovative Be Collaborative Be Accountable Be Respectful Be Excellent Through decades of steady growth, American Tire Distributors has emerged as the nation’s premier tire distributor. Working to create a culture that fosters innovation, leadership, and growth in each valued member of our organization. ATD is home to hundreds of hardworking associates who enjoy the rewards of a job well done. From truck driving, business administration to logistics, we are always looking for top talent to join our professional family. To learn more about our company, visit www.atd.com.