Yard Jockey
Company: Americold Logistics, LLC.
Location: Heavener
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Call Us At 855-389-3206
Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled
infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to
ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers,
restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our
customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the
food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in
order to deliver on their commitments. Job Description What You ll
Do:
- Full time position Monday through Friday, 3:30 pm to 12 am,
earning $22/hr plus excellent benefits including health, 401K, paid
holidays, and paid time off.
- Operate a yard jockey truck or CDL A tractor to move trailers
in and out of dock doors and to various locations in the yard.
- Chock rear wheels of vehicle prior to any loading or unloading
and remove same chocks prior to driving away. Operate trailer and
dock doors and remove and/or installs safety devices as needed or
as necessary.
- Report any maintenance needs or equipment malfunctions to
appropriate supervisor and maintenance personnel. Report faulty
equipment, damage to racks, and other safety hazards to appropriate
supervisor. Obtain and maintain necessary paperwork and related
records, inventories product(s) as needed or as necessary, and
labels.
- Maintain a work area free and clear of loose debris, wood,
plastic and other obstacles which may impede operations, and sweep
work area as needed or as necessary. Perform other driving and/or
warehouse-related duties as required or as requested. What
Experience You Need:
- A minimum of one year working as a yard jockey, using a yard
horse and/or Class A commercial vehicle to move trailers in and out
of dock doors and in the yard highly preferred.
- No conviction for driving while intoxicated or under the
influence of drugs within the past five (5) years.
- No more than one (1) moving violation citation such as reckless
driving or speeding in excess of fifteen (15) miles above the
posted speed limit within the previous twelve (12) months, and no
more than three (3) within the previous three (3) years. What Could
Set You Apart:
- Previous experience in the cold storage and food-related
industries.
- High school diploma or equivalent highly preferred. Physical
Requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to sit for long periods of time in a
vehicle. Also must be able to repeatedly and quickly adjust vehicle
controls to exact positions for several hours per day.
- Demonstrated manual dexterity and coordination of two (2) or
more limbs with normal movements while sitting, standing, or lying
down. This does not involve performing the activities while the
whole body is in motion.
- Demonstrated ability to talk, hear, and see sufficiently to
complete assigned tasks. Must be able to visually identify details
from distances.
- May be required to carry loads related to travel and
occasionally lift, carry, position, or move objects weighing up to
fifty (50) pounds.
- Demonstrated ability to relate to others beyond giving and
receiving instructions sufficient to partner with colleagues
without exhibiting behavioral extremes.
- Demonstrated judgment skills sufficient to identify which of
several objects is closer or farther away and to accurately
ascertain distance between self and other objects.
- Demonstrated ability to tell when something is wrong or is
likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only
recognizing there is a problem.
- Demonstrated ability to tolerate environments that may have
temperatures at or below freezing for extended periods of time.
What We Offer:Our associates know the answer to the question What s
in it for me . We offer best-in-class benefit programs and
continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings
meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you
join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear
mission. We help our customers feed the world.Americold is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with
applicable employment laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW
Call Us At 855-389-3206
Keywords: Americold Logistics, LLC., Springdale , Yard Jockey, Professions , Heavener, Arkansas
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