Yard Jockey - Day Shift - 8am-8pm

Paragon Films, Inc.; Taylorsville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Films, Inc. in Taylorsville, NC seeks a Yard Jockey Operator to move product from production to the on-site warehouse, using a yard dog and forklift to assist with loading, unloading, and staging.

The role requires CDL driving, forklift certification, and ERP familiarity to pull documents and coordinate shipments. Applicants should be able to work safely in a fast-paced environment, follow procedures, and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• CDL is required and must be current.
• DOT medical card up to date.
• Forklift certification and experience.
• Ability to read and understand shipping documents.
• Understand weight/load capacities and safe loading/unloading.
• Proficient in ERP and carrier software; basic math skills.
• English communication skills; ESL willingness if needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate a yard dog truck and forklift to move and stage product.
• Print pick sheets and shipping labels using ERP and carrier systems.
• Safely maneuver trailers and load/unload inbound/outbound shipments.
• Inspect pallets, stage shipments, and maintain dock/storage areas.
• Assist with inventory counts and ERP data entry.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety compliance on the dock.

Skills

CDL driving

Forklift experience

Read shipping docs

English communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic math

DOT medical card

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Carrier software

Job description

The Yard Jockey Operator role plays a vital part in the shipping operations of Paragon Films by ensuring product is properly moved from the production facility to the on-site warehouse storage facility. As part of the shipping team, this role will work collaboratively with all team members and provide staffing assistance when needed. The primary responsibility is to operate a yard dog truck but will also need to be able to effectively operate a forklift to assist with loading, unloading, and staging of product. This role must be knowledgeable in and follow all procedures needed to ensure the proper safe and efficient operations of their department. Position works under established guidelines and company policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Trains to be able to work with an ERP system on the computer to pull and print pick sheets, packing slips, bills of lading, shipping labels, shipment grid and material status, order status, and other Shipping Department documents.
• Safely and effectively operates a forklift in a warehouse environment with small spaces, loads accurately and efficiently balanced truckloads with minimal supervision.
• Ensure the safe and proper maneuvering of all vehicles and trailers.
• Operates trailers, and semi-trailers around the warehouse and yard, following all proper safety protocols and procedures.
• Unload and offload cargo between the production plant and warehouse.
• Inspect, empty, and replenish containers.
• Prepare trailers and other yard vehicles for processing and dispatching shipments.
• Maintain orderly storage area, dock area, and staging area.
• Works to accurately pick and ship sample orders using the ERP system and the freight carrier system with minimal supervision; assists in Samples area as needed.
• Collects and organizes pick sheets from the shipping office and uses them to pick and stage products based on carrier and shipment number, verifies staged products, labels for shipment, and scans and loads trucks as directed by the Shipping Lead or Management.
• Report any discrepancies in inventory levels or skids scheduled for shipment to the Shipping Lead or Management for corrective action.
• Safely and efficiently unloads inbound trucks, accurately verifies counts and products for inbound shipments, comparing received products with the packing slip, noting any discrepancies or damaged items, signs and date delivery receipts, notifying management of any damage or discrepancies, submitting receipts to shipping office for processing, stages and put away inbound product as required.
• Trains on performing tasks related to checking inventory levels in the ERP, accurately assists in counts of assigned materials and products, assists in all inventory audits, including weekly raw material audits and month-end inventories.
• Trains and begins to gain an understanding of the scanning process for finished goods as well as how to locate products within the warehouse.
• Assist in all phases of housekeeping of the facility and maintain a neat and orderly work area

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITY

• Min 2 yrs. related experience with current CDL.
• Up-to-date DOT medical card.
• Min 2 yrs. relevant forklift experience with demonstrated proficiency and safety with success in passing Paragon Films internal certification process.
• Ability to read and understand shipping documents and concepts.
• Ability to understand weight and load capacity.
• Ability to understand tasks associated with loading/unloading trucks.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment while adapting to a fast-paced environment and rapid changes. Able to juggle multiple tasks and handle unexpected delays or events while maintaining constant attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills combined with good problem-solving skills.
• Practice and promote teamwork within our organization.
• High level of dependability regarding attendance and punctuality.
• Understanding and ability to communicate using the English language in both written and spoken form or willingness to take ESL classes.
• Basic computer skills with proficiency or ability to learn ERP systems and carrier software.
• Basic mathematic skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Ability to use hands including fingers to hold, touch, see, feel, grip, squeeze, push, pull
• Ability to perform pushing, pulling, and forward exertion on a regular basis.
• Ability to have overhead extension with arms on a regular basis.
• Ability to use enhanced levels of manual dexterity with arms and hands to operate industrial power tools occasionally.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously on a concrete floor for 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to stand, crouch, stoop, bend and squat frequently.
• Ability to kneel occasionally.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders occasionally.Ability to twist at the hip and waist area on a regular basis.
• Ability to rotate the neck to look backward, up, down, and sideways on a regular basis.
• Ability to work on elevated platforms.
• Ability to climb on uneven surfaces occasionally.
• Ability to regularly lift and or move 45-55 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally lift and or move up to 65lbs.
• Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person, and over a paging system.
• Ability to meet requirements of and utilize all PPE when required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The environment described here is meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of the job.

The physical environment requires the employee to work inside in heat/cold; in a moderately loud environment. Required to use PPE while performing job functions.

SPECIAL JOB DIMENSIONS

Work involves overtime, shift rotations and schedule changes. Requires adherence to deadlines and project completion deadlines.