Yard Jockey - Weekend Shift - Shipping

STERMAN MASSER INC; Sacramento (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterman-Masser-Inc in Sacramento, PA is seeking a Yard Jockey to move trailers and trucks to docks as part of Receiving/Shipping. This full-time position supports efficient yard operations in a fast-paced food production environment.

The role requires operating a yard jockey truck, occasional forklift/pallet jack usage, and backing tractors into dock doors. Weekend shifts and safety adherence are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating yard jockey trucks.
• Ability to back a tractor trailer into a dock door.
• Able to perform daily inspections and basic maintenance checks.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform safety and operational procedures for jockey truck and related trailers.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections to ensure proper working condition.
• Notify maintenance and assist with equipment issues as needed.
• Drive and operate yard vehicle in plant and staging areas.
• Operate forklift and pallet jack when required.
• Back tractor trailers into dock doors accurately.
• Check fluids and refuel as needed.
• Set refrigerated unit temperatures as required.
• Perform other tasks during slower periods in packing operations.

Skills

Yard truck operation

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

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Production - Wkd shift Full Time Permanent Sacramento PLANT, Sacramento, PA, US

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. PLEASE DETAIL RELEVANT WORK HISTORY WHEN APPLYING.

SCHEDULE

Friday -Sunday 6AM - 6PM

Position Description

Position Title:

Yard Jockey

Department:

Receiving/Shipping

Reports To:

Receiving/Shipping Manager

SUMMARY

Responsible for operating yard jockey truck to move trailers and trucks to appropriate docks

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learn and perform specific safety and operational procedures for jockey truck and other tractor trailers; including daily inspection, and troubleshooting of maintenance issues.
• Conduct daily inspections of equipment and ensure they are in proper working condition
• Notify maintenance and assist with equipment issues as needed.
• Drive and operate vehicle in and around the plant and storage lot/staging area.
• Ability to operate forklift and pallet jack as needed.
• Must be able to back a tractor trailer into a dock door.
• Check fluids and fill fuel when needed
• Must be able to set refrigerated unit temperatures and turn them on and off.
• Must be able to drop and hook trailers.
• Perform other tasks as requested during slower times including assisting where necessary in all aspects of the potato packing process.

POSITION STANDARDS

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• No Jewelry
• No Visible Piercings
• Restrained Hair
• No Food or Gum
• Visible ID Badge
• Unsoiled/Untorn Clothing
• No Drinks other than Plain Water
• Smoking ONLY in designated areas
• No Chewing Tobacco

Safety

• Employees must follow standard operating procedures to ensure a safe working environment