Yard Jockey Operator – Trailer & Forklift Specialist

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

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.