Yard Jockey/Driver - 2nd shift

NX Automotive Logistics USA, Inc.; East Liberty (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yard Driver at NX Automotive Logistics USA, Inc. reports to the Team Leader and is responsible for day-to-day operations, moving materials and trailers between the warehouse and yard safely and efficiently.

You will operate equipment, assist in receiving parts, verify part numbers, quantities and colors, and load trailers. A valid driver’s license and forklift certification are required, with overtime possible to meet customer production needs.

Qualifications

• The role requires knowledge of warehousing, material handling and transportation processes.
• Ability to work well with others in a cooperative team environment.
• Demonstrated reliability and dependability.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to learn new processes quickly and be trained efficiently.
• Ability to learn computer applications and use scanners to meet demands.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and perform warehouse receiving duties including yard driver tasks.
• Certification to operate the NXAL yard driver is required and a valid driver's license must be maintained.
• Assist in receiving parts, pull parts per work instructions, verify part numbers/quantities/colors, and load trailers (forklift license required).
• Overtime may be required on weekends or daily to meet production and delivery requirements.
• Handle parts weighing up to 50 pounds and work with minimal supervision.
• May perform other assigned duties as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Yard driver certification

Forklift license

Tools

Forklift operator license

Job description

The Yard Driver reports to the Team Leader and is responsible for completing day-to-day operational functions within the assigned department. This role may occasionally assist other departments based on business needs.

As a Yard Jockey, you will split your time between the warehouse and the yard, ensuring materials and trailers are moved efficiently, accurately, and safely.

Organizational Description

NX Automotive Logistics USA, Inc. (NXAL) Operations Departments operate in a warehouse, or a manufacturing environment and associates are subject to moderate amounts of dust, dirt, and odors, primarily produced by packaging materials and the operation of propane-powered forklifts as well as noise primarily produced by production equipment. Temperatures during the year will vary. Frequently operate a computer, read, write and interact with others in person, over the phone and via other devices. They move about within the facility and may travel to other locations.

Roles/Responsibilities/Functions

• Position requires the Associate to operate equipment as well as perform receiving job functions within the warehouse, including yard driver duties for the departments.
• Certification to operate the NXAL yard driver will be required, as is a current valid Driver's License.
• The Associate may also assist in receiving parts from suppliers, pulling parts per work instructions, comparing part numbers, quantities and colors, and loading to the assigned trailer. Therefore, a forklift operator's license will be required. Accuracy is of the highest importance.
• Daily and weekend overtime may be required upon demand to complete the loading of storage lane or delivery of parts to meet our customer's production requirements.
• Position requires the Associate to handle parts that may weigh up to fifty pounds.
• Position requires the Associate to work well independently with minimum supervision.
• When requested this position may be required to perform other assigned job functions in or out of this work area, to meet our customer's needs/demands.

Qualifications:

• Ability to gain knowledge of material service, warehousing and transportation functions.
• Ability to work with others displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Possess traits of reliability and dependability.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to be trained and learn job processes in a timely manner.
• Ability to learn computer applications and use scanners in order to meet business/customer demands/requirements.