Yard Hopper - Day Shift

Up North Plastics; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

Paid vacations

Holidays

ESST

401(k)

Job summary

Up-North Plastics in Cottage Grove, MN is seeking a Yard Hopper to support material flow on a 12-hour day shift (6 AM–6 PM) with a 3-on/4-off schedule. The role requires operating a Yard Jockey truck, a sit-down forklift, RF scanners, and inventory software.

Starting pay is $19.00 to $22.00 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental, paid vacations and holidays, ESST and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Experience driving commercial trucks or yard mules.
• Current US Driver's license (CDL not required).
• Ability to handle trailers quickly in tight spaces.
• Ability to operate forklifts.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Relocate, dock, and transport trailers within the facility.
• Unload materials from trailers and inventory materials.
• Record information accurately in a fast-paced production environment.
• Operate propane sit-down forklifts and a Yard Jockey as needed.

Skills

Truck/Yard mule exp

Trailer handling

Forklift operation

Computer skills

Tools

RF scanners

Inventory software

Job description

Overview

Up-North Plastics, a leading manufacturer of plastic products, is seeking a Yard Hopper at its Cottage Grove, MN location. The Yard Hopper works on a 12 hour 6AM-6PM day shift, working 3 days one week and 4 days the next. A successful candidate must be able to operate a Yard Jockey Truck, a Forklift, inventory control software, and RF scanners.

***STARTING PAY OF $19.00-$22.00***

Qualifications

• 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.
• The ability to operate forklifts.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

Yard Hoppers at Up North Plastics are responsible for relocating, docking, and transporting trailers within our manufacturing facility. They are also responsible for unloading materials from trailers, inventorying materials, and picking materials. They must be able to keep up with a fast paced production environment while accurately recording information. This position uses propane, sit-down forklifts to help load and unload trailers as well as a Yard Jockey to move around trailers. The role may involve additional responsibilities and opportunities as they become necessary and/or are assigned by management.

Up-North Plastics offers competitive wages plus a comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental, paid vacations and holidays, ESST, and 401(K).