YARD JOCKEY OPERATOR

UFP Industries, Inc.; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Athens, AL seeks a dedicated Yard Jockey Operator to organize trailers on-site with a Yard Jockey truck.

You may operate a forklift during loading/unloading and perform routine equipment inspections to ensure safe, efficient shipments. The role requires minimum 6 months of commercial vehicle experience, basic 12th-grade education, and the ability to pass a forklift licensing process within 4 months.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Minimum 12th-grade basic education completed.
• Experience driving a commercial vehicle or yard jockey truck (6+ months).
• Basic knowledge of vehicle parts and minor repairs.
• Successful forklift driver licensing process within 4 months of hire.
• CDL license not required.
• 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 to assist production.
• Inspects equipment to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Secures load and verifies proper load security.
• Maintains shipping documents and radio communications with base.
• Operates forklift as needed and complies with company rules.
• Performs preventive maintenance and keeps truck clean.
• Participates in safety programs and meetings.

Skills

Yard jockey operation

Forklift operation

Vehicle inspection basics

Safety compliance

Education

12th-grade education

Tools

Forklift

Job description

YARD JOCKEY OPERATOR### YARD JOCKEY OPERATORApply: Athens, AL: Full time: Posted Today: R23369**Job Summary**The Jockey Truck Driver is responsible for the organization of trailers on-site using the Yard Jockey truck. The position may require the use of a forklift for a percentage of the time.**Principle Duties and 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**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 not a requirement for this position* Ability to pass a driving test/skills evaluation in a yard jockey truck