What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Shift Yard Jockey position at Kolb-Lena, Inc.?
Join Our Team as a 2nd Shift Yard Jockey!
Are you organized, detail-oriented, and ready to keep things moving smoothly? We're looking for a 2nd Shift Yard Jockey to ensure efficient operations. If you have experience with forklifts/high reach and a knack for logistics, this could be the perfect fit for you!
Summary/Objective
This position drives a straight truck to move all materials required to and from production plant and warehouses. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure drivers are operating as efficient and safe as possible.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Moves materials from production docks to warehouse docks
- Checks and maintains fuel and oil levels and reports any malfunctions or maintenance required to supervisor
- Assists in loading, unloading, pallet sorting or any other jobs as instructed by supervisor
- Requires flexible maneuverability to operate trucks, tractors, lift trucks and pallet jacks
- Communicates with Supervisors, Material Handlers, and Forklift Operators to assure proper movement of trailers throughout the plant and warehouse
- Complies with all procedures following an accident
- Completes all required paperwork as assigned, including the Driver Truck Tracker Trailer Inspection Report and Food Safety Management System
- Maintains regular, predictable attendance
- Other duties as assigned
Competencies
Job Knowledge
Quality of work
Job Safety
Cost Control
Teamwork & Leadership
Collaboration & Communication
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an environment with the following conditions
- Exposure to hot or cold climate continuously
- Exposure to chemical frequently
- Exposure to noise and vibration frequently
- Exposure to wet, humid or icy conditions frequently
- The use of steel-toed safety shoes, long pants, hard hats in the warehouse and other personal protective equipment is required
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Stand - frequently
- Stoop/Bend – frequently
- Squat - frequently
- Crawl - occasionally
- Climb Stairs or ladders - frequently
- Reach – chest level, above or below - frequently
- Push - 70 lbs. occasionally
- Pull - 70 lbs. occasionally
- Lift/carry- 70 lbs. frequently
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours vary depending on the shift and department. Overtime and weekend work is required at times as approved by supervisor. Provides vacation coverage as needed.
Travel
None is required for this position except between the plant and the Freeport warehouse.
- High school diploma or GED
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English.
- CDL Class A license and forklift license
- 3-6 months driving experience
- Experience working in a food manufacturing environment
- 1-3 years tractor trailer driving experience
- 3-6 months forklift experience
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None is required for this position.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Eligible to work in USA.
Food Safety and Product Quality
This position is responsible for supporting the food safety management system and for communicating food safety issues to the Quality Department.
Affirmative Action Plan/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Savencia Cheese USA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
Other Duties
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.
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