Yard Jockey

Columbia Forest Products; Barhamsville (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in recycled pallets, JC Pallet, is seeking a yard jockey for its Bladenboro, NC facility. This role involves operating a yard jockey truck and ensuring efficient dock operations. Candidates should be safety-conscious team players, ready to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to use personal safety equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Driving yard jockey truck to move trailers.
• Cleaning loading docks and unloading trailers.
• Assisting in maintenance tasks.

Skills

Team player

Ability to operate machinery

Safety awareness

Job description

JC Pallet is searching for talented individuals to join our team! JC Pallet is looking for a yard jockey at the Bladenboro, NC facility. If these core values interest you: Customer Service Above all Else, Share the Success, Absolute Integrity and We Are Family, apply today to be part of our employee-owned organization with exceptional benefits. JC Pallet is the trusted source for the best recycled pallets.

The main duties of this position is to clean the loading docks, unload trailers, sweep out trailers and other tasks that are assigned. Employees must be able to use personal safety equipment while working in a manufacturing environment that includes moving machinery, fast paced forklift traffic, machine noise, and a work environment that will vary depending on the time of year. If you’re ready to be a team player in a family like setting with a rich history, then apply now.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Driving yard jockey truck around yard moving trailers from the yard to the dock and from the dock to the yard.
• Driving trailers around to the maintenance shop for repairs.
• Other tasks that are assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequent lifting and bending of nothing more than 40 lbs.
• Ability of standing and walk for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment consists of occasional extreme temperature shifts ranging from very cold to very hot.
• Exposure to dust and loud noise (hearing protection is provided).
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and moving forklifts.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Monday – Friday 7am until at least 5pm sometimes later, sometimes earlier
• Some Saturday work may be required

Please send resume and cover letter to [e-mail]

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