What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Jockey - Night Shift position at Kalmbach Feeds, Inc.?
Job description:
About the Role:
The Yard Jockey will move trucks and trailers and straight trucks between multiple facilities for loading and unloading products. There is no over the road work, Yard Jockey’s will be home every day.
- You move van trailers between facilities – often requires drop and hook.
- You move bulk feed trailers and straight trucks to scale and load bulk feed at multiple facilities.
- You move ingredient hopper trailers to load and unload products as multiple facilities.
- You move liquid tankers and air can trailers between facilities to load and unload ingredients.
- You are self-paced and don’t mind exposure to outside ambient temperatures.
- You take samples of product from the trailer bins for QA records.
- You may perform specific QA testing of product and log results.
- You communicate with the plant to coordinate loading of product on the trailer.
- You open and close bin lids on the trailer.
- Night Shift Available
Who you are:
- Able to drive a manual transmission.
- Comfortable backing trailers.
- Possess DOT knowledge of trucks and trailers.
- Available to work nights, week-ends and overtime.
- Able to meet tight schedules and handle multiple assignments.
- Knowledgeable with disconnecting lines, general fifth wheel operation, and trailer landing gear.
- Able to lift 50 lbs. on a consistent basis.
- Have a high school diploma/GED.
About the Team:
At Kalmbach Feeds, our IT department goes above and beyond to provide professional, knowledgeable, efficient, and honest service all while being respectful and building internal customer relationships. We understand the importance of keeping technology running efficiently at all times. Our team believes in the value of the Golden Rule and ensures each interaction with a team member leaves them feeling appreciated. We strive to carry out our core values in every area of our business. We treat people the way we wanted to be treated, we own quality every time, we work hard to WIN as a team and we go the extra mile to delight our customers!
About the Company:
The company was founded in 1963 by Milton and Ruth Kalmbach with a vision to develop the finest nutritional products and service, providing customers with the best possible value. The Kalmbach family’s traditional core values have served as the compass for consistent success realized over the past five plus decades, resulting in the company becoming a leader within the animal nutrition industry. Kalmbach enjoys an excellent reputation for quality and integrity within the animal nutrition industry.
What you will enjoy:
- Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance plans
- Competitive compensation
- 401K with company match
- 3 weeks paid time off in first year
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Medical Reimbursement Plan
- Access to company condo in Fort Myers, FL
Kalmbach Feeds is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each applicant for employment is considered solely on the basis of job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. The information in your resume and application, including employment history, educational history and references, are subject to verification.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Pre-employment drug screen (hair and urine), physical, and criminal background check required.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person