Yard Hopper

Poly-America, LP; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

Paid vacations and holidays

401(K)

Job summary

Poly-America, L.P. is seeking a Yard Hopper to join our Shipping/Receiving department.

The role involves relocating and transporting 48’ and 53’ trailers within our manufacturing facility, using propane, sit-down forklifts, and documenting procedures to ensure on-time shipments. You must have at least one year of experience driving commercial trucks or yard mules and hold a current US driver's license (CDL not required).

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience driving commercial trucks or yard mules.
• CDL not required but a current US driver's license is needed.
• Ability to handle trailers quickly in tight spaces under various lighting conditions.
• Willingness to work night shifts or day shifts as assigned by management.
• Desire to learn Poly-America processes, equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Relocate, dock, and transport 48’ and 53’ trailers within the facility.
• Maintain accuracy in recording information to ensure on-time shipment of goods.
• Operate propane and sit-down forklifts to load and unload trailers.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills

Truck driving

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Poly-America, L.P. is currently seeking a Yard Hopper to join our Shipping/Receiving department. Poly-America produces several lines of polyethylene products including high quality trash bags, construction and agricultural films.

Yard Drivers work a yearly set schedule of 4 days on and 4 days off with 12 hour shifts from 5-5 . The days of the week worked will rotate from week to week. Candidates must be available to work each day of the week.

Yard Hopper at Poly-America are responsible for relocating, docking, and transporting 48’ and 53’ trailers within our manufacturing facility. They must be able to keep up with a fast paced production environment while accurately recording information to ensure on-time shipment of goods. This position also uses propane, sit-down forklifts to help load and unload trailers. The role may involve additional responsibilities and opportunities as they become necessary and/or are assigned by management.

• At least one year of experience driving commercial trucks or yard mules.
• A current US Driver's license (CDL not required).
• The ability to handle trailers quickly in tight spaces regardless of lighting conditions.
• The ability to work a night shift or a day shift as assigned by management.
• The aptitude and desire necessary to be a good student of Poly-America processes, equipment, and procedures.

Successfully passing a drug screen is required for this position.

Poly-America offers competitive compensation packages including Medical/Dental, paid vacations and holidays, and 401(K).

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