Yard Dog Operator

UFP Industries, Inc.; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Jockey Truck Driver to organize trailers on-site using the Yard Jockey truck. The role may require forklift use to move loads and assist with production while ensuring safety and compliance with company rules.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, loading/unloading trucks, securing loads, and maintaining shipping documents. Applicants should have at least 6 months’ experience driving a commercial vehicle, be 18+, and complete forklift licensing within 4

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Minimum 12th-grade basic education completed.
• At least 6 months of experience driving a commercial vehicle or yard jockey truck.
• Knowledge of vehicle parts and basic minor repairs.
• Forklift driver licensing must be completed within 4 months of hire.
• CDL license is not required for this position.
• Ability to pass a driving test/skills evaluation in a yard jockey truck.

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

Yard jockey truck operation

Forklift operation

Commercial vehicle driving

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesSafely drives in the facility staging shipping loads in various weather conditionsCompletes daily equipment inspection sheetsLoads and unloads trucks as needed to assist with productionInspects equipment to ensure safe operating conditionsSecures load and/or inspects load to ensure it has been properly securedPerforms duties consistent with all applicable Company rulesConducts preventive maintenance to the truck and ensures it is cleanMaintains appropriate shipping documents as requiredMaintains radio contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions on trailers/loads to be movedVerifies shipping documents for accuracyCompletes paperwork as requiredMay operate a forklift to load/unload trailers as requiredFollows forklift rules and policies as described by Company policyCompletes training as required by managementParticipates in safety programs and meetingsPerforms other duties as requiredQualificationsMust be 18 years of ageMinimum 12th-grade basic education completedA minimum of 6 months of experience driving a commercial vehicle or yard jockey truck is requiredWorking knowledge of vehicle parts, and how to handle minor repairs to ensure equipment is in proper operating conditionsSuccessful completion of forklift driver licensing process within 4 months of hireCDL license is not a requirement for this positionAbility to pass a driving test/skills evaluation in a yard jockey truckThe Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.