Yard Jockey Operator: Safe Trailer Movements & Forklift

UFP Industries, Inc; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc in Alabama is seeking a Jockey Truck Driver to organize trailers on-site using a Yard Jockey truck. The role may require forklift operation to assist with loading and production duties.

You will perform daily equipment inspections, secure loads, maintain shipping documents, and follow safety policies. CDL is not required, but you must pass a yard test and obtain forklift licensing within 4 months.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum 12th-grade basic education completed.
• At least 6 months of experience driving a commercial vehicle or yard jockey truck.
• Successful completion of forklift driver licensing within 4 months of hire.

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

Yard jockey driving

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc in Alabama is seeking a Jockey Truck Driver to organize trailers on-site using a Yard Jockey truck. The role may require forklift operation to assist with loading and production duties.

You will perform daily equipment inspections, secure loads, maintain shipping documents, and follow safety policies. CDL is not required, but you must pass a yard test and obtain forklift licensing within 4 months.