Yard Jockey Driver - CDL, Forklift & Load Safety

UFP Grandview, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Grandview, LLC is seeking a Jockey Truck Driver to organize trailers on-site using the Yard Jockey truck. The role may require forklift operation for a portion of the time, with emphasis on safe driving and equipment inspection.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, securing loads, maintaining shipping documents, and following company safety rules. CDL and forklift licensing are required, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Minimum 12th-grade basic education completed.
• A minimum of 6 months of experience driving a commercial vehicle or yard jockey truck is required.
• Working knowledge of vehicle parts, and how to handle minor repairs to ensure equipment is in proper operating conditions.
• Successful completion of forklift driver licensing process within 4 months of hire.
• CDL license is a requirement for this position.
• Ability to pass a driving test/skills evaluation in a yard jockey truck.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives in the facility staging shipping loads in various weather conditions.
• Completes daily equipment inspection sheets.
• Loads and unloads trucks as needed to assist with production.
• Inspects equipment to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Secures load and/or inspects load to ensure it has been properly secured.
• Maintains appropriate shipping documents as required.
• Maintains radio contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions on trailers/loads to be moved.

Skills

Safe driving

Forklift operation

Maintenance basics

Driving test readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UFP Grandview, LLC is seeking a Jockey Truck Driver to organize trailers on-site using the Yard Jockey truck. The role may require forklift operation for a portion of the time, with emphasis on safe driving and equipment inspection.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, securing loads, maintaining shipping documents, and following company safety rules. CDL and forklift licensing are required, with training provided as needed.