Yard Jockey-Forklift-Gen Labor

MedStar Health; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Fort Mill, SC, is seeking a Yard Jockey-Forklift-Gen Labor to ensure efficient operations involving trucking and warehouse tasks. Responsibilities include driving forklifts, spotting trailers, maintaining safety, and managing inventory on the shipping floor. Ideal candidates must demonstrate solid teamwork, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Ability to be certified and drive a forklift.
• Knowledge of trucks and trailers operation.
• Must have good attendance and safety records.

Responsibilities

• Drive forklift in the plant and move trailers for shipping.
• Enforce safety practices and manage inventory levels.
• Communicate with shipping and receiving teams constantly.

Skills

Safety practices

Attention to details

Multi-tasking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Valid driver's license

CDL Certified and Licensed (pluses)

Job description

Yard Jockey-Forklift-Gen Labor

Location(s):

Fort Mill, SC, US, 29708

Function:

Manufacturing

Audience:

Hourly

Work Arrangement:

On Site

Requisition ID:

65421

In this position during down time from moving trucks, the employee drives a forklift in the plant as needed and will work on the floor in shipping. When the employees is moving trucks, the employee will spot trailers for shipping, receiving, and offsite warehouse. Operator drives a yard jockey (truck) to move trailers. Driver achieves this by communicating with multiple different sources (shipping, receiving, maintenance, offsite warehouse), maintain equipment checklists and ensure equipment is maintained properly. Take wood boxes and trash compactor to designated waste/recycling centers. Constantly update shipping with new trailer arrivals and assist in shipping. Inspect, Open, and close all containers. Communicate equipment damage immediately. Drive forklift as needed inside of the plant assisting with production and other areas in the warehouse.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Safety: Enforce safety practices, tolerance to zero attitude, maintain safety engagement.


• Quality: Understand the standards & requirements, work with precision and attention to details.


• Delivery: Just in time production strategy.


• Inventory: Manage and be aware the inventory levels in the production area.


• Productivity: Measure the efficiency of equipment and personal skills.


• Build trust: By knowing how to communicate issues and problem solve while maintaining integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to be certified and drive a forklift.


• Ability to work on the shipping floor in the department assisting where needed to ensure shipping demands are met.


• Knowledge of trucks and trailers and how they operate,


• Knowledge of safety procedures on spotting trailers including wheel chocks and tandem pin,


• DOT Standards and mechanical knowledge of trucks and trailers.


• Must have a valid and drivers current license.


• Climbing on/off a forklift and in/out of truck multiple times per day.


• Spotting trailers constantly throughout the day - High level driving skill that requires high level of concentration. Multi-tasking is essential as multiple requests at once.


• Must have good attendance and safety records.


• Able to communicate with multiple people and employees throughout the day.


• Must demonstrate solid teamwork abilities.


• This position requires high attention to detail.


• A plus- CDL Certified and Licensed,

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and sit up to 10 hours per day.


• The employee is frequently required to perform repetitive motions.


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; and up to 80 lbs with assistance and is frequently required to bend, twist, stoop, walk, pull, reach, and ability to do so at a fast pace.


• Ability to handle multiple parts and to stand throughout entirety of shift.


• The employee will be working in a facility with a high level of forklift traffic.


• Intense and high level of concentration to focus on product quality and productivity.


• Strong eye/hand coordination.


• Ability to work in a mildly controlled environment - can expect some cold and heat during extreme weather conditions, with a significant amount of dust.


• Good attendance and ability to work overtime and weekends when circumstances and workload requires, as assigned by management.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina