Yard Jockey (CDL Class A) and Material Handler

Continental; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Yard Jockey to join their dynamic team in the Receiving/Shipping Department. This role involves safely operating yard tractors, conducting inspections, and ensuring efficient loading and unloading of materials. With a focus on safety and teamwork, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining inventory and supporting shipping operations. This full-time position offers competitive pay, immediate benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a manufacturing environment. If you're ready to contribute to a forward-thinking company, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Immediate Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Competitive Bonus Program

Employer 401(k) Match

On-Site Gym

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL and forklift experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand/walk for 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive yard and road tractors within a 20-mile radius.
• Conduct inspections and maintain transportation equipment.

Skills

CDL License

Forklift Operation

Inventory Control

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Scanner

Job description

Yard Jockey (CDL Class A) and Material Handler

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THE COMPANY

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

Company Description

THE COMPANY

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe, and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.8 billion euros (2023), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Please join us and contribute to our goals with your new role as a Yard Jockey in our Receiving/Shipping Department in the business area of Surface Solutions. This position is a 7 AM until 7 PM Position on Dayshift. The schedule will include working weekends as dictated by the schedule.

Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Safely drive yard tractors and road tractors to and from a destination within a 20-mile radius. Move trailers at the site as needed.
• Complete trailer sanitation and inspection before a trailer is loaded, unloaded, or staged on a dock.
• Conduct regular inspections of all transportation equipment. Notify the appropriate management whenever damage is noticed or repairs need to be made.
• Store material and equipment in storage trailers.
• Conduct an inventory of all transportation equipment.
• Daily cycle count and inspection of storage trailers that are full areas, and enter in the system.
• When supporting receiving department, complete loading and unloading process for the the loads assigned to you by the supervisor or lead.
• Ensure Trailer Entry process.
• Receive in all incoming materials, match in all Documents and COA information. Make sure COA and BOL numbers and quantities are accurate. Report Inconsistencies to the supervisor.
• Receive and inspect all Tooling, equipment and Large MRO orders.
• Prepare and load all out going shipments from the plant – Scrap loads, Hazardous/Non-haz loads, empty drums, Returned loads, Raw materials to other plants, tooling outgoing, some FG’s, etc.
• When supporting shipping department, pull materials, prepare shipments for customers and repack materials when needed.
• Support in Cycle Counts and Inventories.
• Operate a forklift proficiently and safely to load/unload trucks and to locate materials using a scanner.
• Act as an effective team member to communicate daily tasks and instructions.
• Follow policies and procedures that require a signature during orientation and any updates, as required.
• Understand and Comply with the Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health management system.
  
  

THE ENVIRONMENT

Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures and guidelines must always be adhered to. Applicants must be able to work in a manufacturing industrial environment and be able to wear personal protective equipment such as safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Driver's license, CDL, HAZMAT (or willing to obtain HAZMAT Endorsement), and Forklift experience required.
• Experience in Warehousing & Inventory Control preferred.
• Ability to operate a forklift proficiently and safely to load/unload trucks and to locate materials using a scanner.
• Great attendance record.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment which includes safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
• Must be able to work in an industrial manufacturing environment with the ability to lift 50 lbs. and be able to stand/walk for 12 hour shifts.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.
• There is no payment for relocation expenses for this opportunity.
  
  

Additional Information

THE PERKS

• Competitive Pay
• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Competitive Bonus Program
• Employer 401(k) Match
• On-Site Gym
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
  
  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [e-mail] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Automotive

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