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cooper booth wholesale is Hiring a Yard jockey Near Mountville, PA

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Cooper-Booth Wholesale Company (CBW) has been in the wholesale distribution business since 1865 when Booth Tobacco Company was incorporated in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

The company continued to grow with the acquisition of Cooper Tobacco and a number of other distributors over the years.

Family owned and operated for three generations, our longevity has been made possible by providing our customers with the best service and value available.

Learn more about CBW at .

Compensation : $18.00 / hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Work in conjunction with Dispatchers and Loaders to ensure the correct trucks are moved to designated cooler dock and dry dock.
  • Ensure all reefer units are at correct temperatures for freezer and cooler before loading.
  • Follow all truck staging procedures to ensure all trucks are correctly staged.
  • Record temperatures for cooler and freezer before loading on the cooler dock, dry dock, and after loading is completed to ensure all product is at the correct temperature.
  • Communicate all truck and reefer unit issues to the Dispatcher.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with Dispatchers and Loaders to reduce the stress that comes with last minute schedule changes.
  • Consistently work at a fast pace while maintaining safe working habits
  • Demonstrate proper body mechanics when performing physical labor that requires constant moving and frequent lifting, pushing and pulling of items up to 55 lbs throughout duration of shift (12 hours )
  • Operate powered equipment including walkie-rider pallet jacks, and possibly reach trucks, cherry pickers, etc.
  • Work in an environment with varying temperatures
  • Perform cleaning functions to maintain sanitation, health and safety standards
  • Perform the duties listed in ALL weather conditions

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • High school diploma / GED required
  • Valid driver's license
  • Solid MVR, no serious violations in past 3 years
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and holidays.
  • Strong knowledge of CBW loading procedures.
  • Strong knowledge of CBW reefer unit usage and procedures.
  • Able to work productively and independently
  • Ability to work in a team environment in high pressure situations.
  • Ability to obtain CDL

Benefits :

  • Complete medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurances starting the first of the month following 60-days of employment.
  • 401(k) after 6 months with 2% employer match.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO); starting at 80 hours your first year.
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other mental health benefits available!
  • Ability to purchase products from the warehouse at wholesale price.

Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Last updated : 2024-06-19

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$44k-54k (estimate)

POST DATE

06/21/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

09/20/2024

WEBSITE

cooperbooth.com

HEADQUARTERS

Mountville, PA

SIZE

100 - 200

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