Yard Jockey Driver: Load & Shipping Specialist

UFP Industries; Mosheim (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jockey Truck Driver role at UFP Industries involves organizing trailers on-site with the Yard Jockey truck, and may include forklift loading/unloading. You will safely move trailers, inspect equipment, prepare shipping documents, and follow all company safety policies in a production environment.

Based in Mosheim, TN, this position requires forklift licensing within 4 months and the ability to pass a skills evaluation.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum 12th-grade education completed.
• At least 6 months driving a commercial vehicle or yard jockey truck.
• Working knowledge of vehicle parts and minor repairs.
• Forklift licensing completed within 4 months of hire.
• CDL license not required.
• Able 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.
• Performs duties consistent with all applicable Company rules.
• Conducts preventive maintenance to the truck and ensures it is clean.
• Maintains appropriate shipping documents as required.
• Maintains radio contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions on trailers/loads to be moved.
• Verifies shipping documents for accuracy.
• Completes paperwork as required.
• May operate a forklift to load/unload trailers as required.
• Follows forklift rules and policies as described by Company policy.
• Completes training as required by management.
• Participates in safety programs and meetings.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Driving test pass

Vehicle knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Jockey Truck Driver role at UFP Industries involves organizing trailers on-site with the Yard Jockey truck, and may include forklift loading/unloading. You will safely move trailers, inspect equipment, prepare shipping documents, and follow all company safety policies in a production environment.

Based in Mosheim, TN, this position requires forklift licensing within 4 months and the ability to pass a skills evaluation.