What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Jockey/Dock Worker 3rd Shift position at BSP TRANS INC?
The Law Family Companies is a 6th generation family-owned and operated business dedicated to providing logistics solutions in the Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont areas since 1882. We are comprised of seven companies ranging from transportation and warehousing, moving and storage, and real estate services. The family and leadership team are committed to assuring experience, stability, consistency, and creative leadership throughout our companies.
BSP Trans, Inc. has been providing the Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont areas with outstanding LTL transportation services since 1970. At BSP, our team consists of a six-terminal network across our coverage area to ensure swift deliveries for customers.
We have immediate openings for our Yard Jockey/Dock Worker 3rd Shift position,
Full Time – Mon thru Fri Start time: 6:00 PM
$23.00 Per hour including a $1,000 sign on bonus
What you will do on a typical shift:
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test/physical, background check.
The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.
BSP Trans, Inc. has been providing the Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont areas with outstanding LTL transportation services since 1970. At BSP, our team consists of a six-terminal network across our coverage area to ensure swift deliveries for customers.
We have immediate openings for our Yard Jockey/Dock Worker 3rd Shift position,
Full Time – Mon thru Fri Start time: 6:00 PM
$23.00 Per hour including a $1,000 sign on bonus
What you will do on a typical shift:
- Safely handle and maneuver tractor/trailers and other large equipment to facilitate the loading and unloading operations in the yard
- Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections of the yard and dock equipment
- Properly cube, load and unload freight using a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck or by hand
- Properly load freight to prevent damage and shifting in transit by blocking and bracing and thru the use of load bars, straps, dunnage and air bags.
- Accurately set up, break down and hook trailers safely
- Ensure all pup trailers have tilt bar to be lowered prior to loading of freight
- Raise and lower landing gear
- Monitor yard for unsafe drivers and non-employees; notify management
- Work in outdoor weather conditions
- Perform all duties of dockworker as requested
- Communicate effectively with Dock supervision, Line Haul drivers and Fleet Services personnel on a continual basis.
- Regular attendance is required.
- Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform other duties as assigned.
- If a CDL holder, must be registered with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
- Experience in the transportation industry is preferability to operate forklift (7500 lb. vehicle)
- Must be able to push or pull loaded pallet jack and/or hand truck with a minimum load of 70lbs
- Must be capable of dropping/hooking and coupling trailers which involves cranking landing gear, pulling 5th wheel pin which takes approximately 65 lbs. of pressure; and maneuvering a trailer dolly
- Night/weekend shifts may be required
- Must be able to lift approximately 70 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job
- Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities
- Must pass a pre-employment Physical and will be subject to a criminal history background check.
- Generous Vacation Policy
- Personal Days -3 per year
- Holidays – 9 per year including your birthday
- Medical Plan – 75% funded by company
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance company paid
- Short Term Disability company paid
- FSA/DCA (flexible spending account/dependent care reimbursement account)
- 401(k) Plan with company match
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test/physical, background check.
The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.
Salary : $23 - $1,000