Warehouse Worker/Yard Jockey Operator

Altium Packaging; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Altium Packaging in Sherman, TX seeks a Warehouse / Yard Jockey Operator to safely move 53-foot trailers, operate a forklift, and support freight flow in a fast-paced facility.

The role requires backing and maneuvering trailers, independent work, and clear communication; shift is B 7:00 AM–7:30 PM with a rotating schedule and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Experience backing, maneuvering, and positioning 53-foot trailers.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform basic paperwork and shipping documentation.

Responsibilities

• Safely move and position 53-foot trailers at dock doors and yard locations.
• Coordinate trailer changes with production and warehouse personnel to ensure empty trailers are available as needed.
• Pull full trailers from loading docks and replace them with empty trailers throughout the shift.
• Manage trailer movement for approximately 8-10 trailers per day.
• Check in and direct truck drivers arriving at the facility.
• Load and unload trucks using a forklift.
• Stage, organize, and transport finished goods and materials throughout the warehouse.
• Ensure trailers are properly positioned, secured, and ready for shipment.
• Perform inventory transactions, complete shipping paperwork, and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization.
• Follow all company safety policies, GMPs, and operational procedures.
• Assist with other warehouse and logistics duties as assigned.
• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Trailer backing

Independent work

Communication

Shipping docs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Work Shift

12hr - B Shift 7a-7:30p Sherman SPLIT (United States of America)

Location Address

4201 S Highway 75, Sherman, Texas 75090

Position Description

The Warehouse / Yard Jockey Operator is responsible for safely moving trailers throughout the facility yard, coordinating trailer changes with production, operating a forklift, and supporting warehouse operations. This role is critical to maintaining the flow of finished product by ensuring empty trailers are positioned promptly and full trailers are removed efficiently. The ideal candidate has experience backing and maneuvering tractor trailers, working independently, and operating forklifts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Schedule

B Shift, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM (12-hour day shift rotating schedule so every other weekend you have off)

Pay

$20.00/hour

Location

Sherman, TX

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely move and position 53-foot trailers at dock doors and designated yard locations.
• Coordinate with production and warehouse personnel to ensure empty trailers are available as needed.
• Pull full trailers from loading docks and replace them with empty trailers throughout the shift.
• Manage trailer movement for approximately 8-10 trailers per day.
• Check in and direct truck drivers arriving at the facility.
• Load and unload trucks using a forklift.
• Stage, organize, and transport finished goods and materials throughout the warehouse.
• Ensure trailers are properly positioned, secured, and ready for shipment.
• Perform inventory transactions, complete shipping paperwork, and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization.
• Follow all company safety policies, GMPs, and operational procedures.
• Assist with other warehouse and logistics duties as assigned.
• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Experience backing, maneuvering, and positioning 53-foot trailers.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform basic paperwork and shipping documentation.

Preferred

• Previous Yard Jockey, Yard Spotter, Dock Worker, Warehouse Associate, or CDL Driver experience.
• OSHA Forklift Certification.
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• CDL is not required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, and climb in and out of yard trucks and forklifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and yard-moving equipment throughout the shift.

Ideal Backgrounds

• Yard Jockey / Spotter
• Dock Worker
• Warehouse Associate with trailer-moving experience
• Former CDL Driver looking for a local, home-daily position
• Shipping & Receiving Associate with forklift experience

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Our Guiding Principles

• Act with Integrity & in Compliance
• Drive Value Creation
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• Focus on the Customer
• Act with Humility
• Treat others with Dignity and Respect
• Seeking Fulfillment in your Work

We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People!

We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

EEO Statement

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