Yard Jockey Operator

UFP Industries; Mosheim (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Mosheim, Tennessee is hiring a Jockey Truck Driver to organize trailers on-site using the Yard Jockey truck. The role may require forklift use and runs Monday–Friday, 6am–3pm.

You'll be responsible for safe driving, equipment inspections, loading/unloading, load securement, maintaining shipping documents, and basic maintenance while following Company policies. CDL is not required; UFP Industries is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Minimum 12th-grade education completed.
• 6 months minimum experience driving a commercial vehicle or yard jockey.
• Forklift licensing within 4 months of hire; CDL not required.

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

Vehicle inspection

Safety compliance

Load securement

Education

12th Grade / High School Diploma

Tools

Yard Jockey truck

Forklift

Job description

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. The shift is Monday-Friday, 6am-3pm.

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. The shift is Monday-Friday, 6am-3pm.

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

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.