Yard Jockey - Part Time

Nxtpointlogistics; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Yard Jockey to join their team on a part-time basis. This role involves managing trailer relocation and ensuring the smooth operation of the yard. You'll be responsible for operating forklifts, conducting inspections, and maintaining safety standards. If you have a valid Class A CDL and a passion for logistics, this position offers a great opportunity to contribute to an efficient supply chain in a dynamic warehouse environment. Join a team that values safety and efficiency while working in a vibrant setting!

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class A CDL and meet DOT requirements.
• 1 year of experience with similar equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely and manage trailer relocation efficiently.
• Conduct inspections, maintain records, and communicate with management.

Skills

Trailer Management

Forklift Operation

Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License

12 months of verifiable experience

Tools

Forklifts

Powered Material Handling Equipment

Job description

Join to apply for the Yard Jockey - Part Time role at NXTPoint Logistics.

Shift - Part Time, Sat - Sun, 6am - 4:30pm.

The primary function of the Yard Jockey is to serve as the primary source of trailer relocation and management within a contained facility, moving loaded trailers from drop areas to warehouse doors and empty trailers from warehouse doors to holding yards to streamline the loading and unloading process. Objectives include assisting with docking trailers, inspecting trailers and containers, performing yard checks, performing and/or ensuring that preventive maintenance is performed on machinery and tools, accurately completing necessary delivery forms and associated paperwork, and cleaning out empty trailers. General warehouse duties (to include operating sit-down forklifts or other powered material handling equipment) will be performed when not performing the primary function of the role.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Operate all assigned equipment (trucks/trailers, forklifts, etc) safely and within company guidelines.
• Move equipment around the yard, between the yard and facilities, or between yards.
• Promptly notify management of required repairs or damages.
• Store equipment securely and safely, following company requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections of incoming and outgoing equipment.
• Complete daily yard checks or equipment inventories.
• Load, unload, move, stack and stage product and materials using a gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric powered MHE equipped with lifting devices.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars, trailers or containers.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed.
• Keep appropriate records and reports.
• Work closely with Warehouse Management on all loss prevention and applicable security guidelines as it relates to company requirements and USDA Food Defense guidelines.
• Communicate timely with the Warehouse and onsite Security Guard shack on security related exceptions or issues as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• Must have a Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Must be able to meet the driver requirements of the Department of Transportation.
• 12 months of verifiable experience in the prior 36 months in a similar or greater position, with like equipment required.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activity Level:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

This position will be exposed to warehouse working conditions, vibration, improperly illuminated or awkward and confining workspaces. Exposure to some degree of varying seasonal temperatures and outside weather conditions. Working above ground level where the possibility of falling exists. Loud noises typical.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage