Yard Jockey / Material Handler (CDL Required)*$25.00 per hour to start*No Mandatory Overtime!

PFNonwovens Group; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential $2.00/hr (9pm–9am)

Quarterly incentives bonus

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

3 personal days after 90 days

3-day weekend every other week

3-day work week every other week

40 hours vacation after 6 months

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

On-site Café with made-to-order meals

On-site fitness center

Job summary

PFNonwovens Group is seeking a yard jockey driver to move trailers around the facility, on public roads, and between buildings. You will back trailers to doors and drop them, often with others nearby, and may use forklifts or pallet jacks as needed.

Candidates must have a valid CDL A and a clean driving record, plus the ability to complete DOT logs and reports. Strong communication is required for verbal and written interactions in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL - Class A driver’s license.
• Previous CDL - Class A driving experience a plus
• Must have a valid driver’s license with no infractions
• Good communications skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to fill out all required DOT logs and reports.

Responsibilities

• Driving the yard jockey, transport trailers around the facility, on public roads and between buildings.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.

Skills

CDL Class A

Clean driving record

DOT logs

Safety awareness

Communications

Tools

Yard jockey operation

Forklifts

Job description

Purpose and role of job:

Responsible for operating a yard jockey to move trailers in and out of docks, around the yard and from building to building on public roads. Must be able to back trailers up to dock doors and drop trailers, often with other trailers on either side. May also be required to use other warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks, manual jacks and forklifts with box clamps, roll clamps and carpet poles.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Driving the yard jockey, transport trailers around the facility, on public roads and between buildings.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.

Education and experience requirements:

• Must have a valid CDL - Class A driver’s license.
• Previous CDL - Class A driving experience a plus
• Must have a valid driver’s license with no infractions
• Good communications skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to fill out all required DOT logs and reports.

Work Environment:

Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times. Will be required to be outside in all types of weather.

Physical Requirements:

• Raise legs high to climb up into yard jockey or onto other motorized equipment.
• Reaching into truck and/or trailer.
• Must be able to bend with knees.
• Use hands and arms to connect trailer to jockey and to drive.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to read and understand all safety requirements, hear sounds and see traffic signals.

PFNonwovens offers the following:

• Shift differential of $2.00/hour for hours worked between 9:00pm - 9:00am.
• PFN offers quarterly incentives bonus
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available on the first day of employment.
• 3 personal days after 90 days.
• 3-day weekend every other week.
• 3-day work week every other week.
• 40 hours of vacation after 6 months.
• 401(k) match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PFN has an on-site Café with made to order meals.
• On-site state-of-the-art fitness center at no charge to team members.
• Holiday and company events provided by company.

A typical two week schedule is shown below: 9 - 9

Week 1:

Sunday - off
Monday - work
Tuesday - work
Wednesday - off
Thursday - off
Friday - work
Saturday - work

Week 2:

Sunday - work
Monday - off
Tuesday - off
Wednesday - work
Thursday - work
Friday - off
Saturday - off