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 and holidays

ESST

401(K)

Job summary

Up-North Plastics in Cottage Grove, MN is seeking a Yard Hopper to operate Yard Jockey Trucks and sit-down forklifts on a 12-hour day shift, rotating 3 days one week and 4 days the next.

You will manage trailers, unload materials, inventory using RF scanners and inventory control software, and ensure accurate records. Competitive wages and benefits include Medical/Dental, paid vacations/holidays, ESST, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Experience operating yard equipment and forklifts.
• Current US driver's license (CDL not required).
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts (6AM-6PM).
• Ability to maneuver trailers quickly in tight spaces.
• Basic computer skills for material records.

Responsibilities

• Relocate, dock, and transport trailers within the facility.
• Unload materials from trailers and inventory them.
• Record information accurately using RF scanners.
• Operate propane sit-down forklifts and Yard Jockey truck.
• Support production with timely material handling.

Skills

Yard jockey truck operation

Forklift operation

Inventory control software

RF scanners

Driver's license

Tools

Inventory control software

RF scanners

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***

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.

• Medical/Dental
• paid vacations and holidays
• ESST
• 401(K)

Not accepting applications from candidates in NY,NJ,MA,CA

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.

Not accepting applications from candidates in NY,NJ,MA,CA