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WSI is Hiring a Yard Jockey Near Elkton, MD

Warehouse Services, Inc. is currently seeking a full time Yard Jockey at its location inElkton, MD.

Night Shift, Monday - Friday

$19.00/hour

Under appropriate supervision, the Spotter/Material Handler position will perform trailer movements and material handler functions critical to the operation. Duties require manual, clerical, and data entry skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Operate and maintain spotter and material handling equipment as required to transfer material to destination.
2. Interface with Site Manager/Operations Manager and personnel in a professional manner.
3. Prepare and maintain all related information including the movement of trailer and trailer inventory on yard.
4. Move trailers in and out of docks to ensure reasonable care of the customer’s product.
5. Responsible for adhering to all company Policy and Procedure’s in addition to State and Federal Regulations.
6. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed; they are only the major duties.

REQUIREMENTS:
1. Possess a valid Driver’s License and ability to pass a DOT physical.
2. Must be able to lift 75 pounds on a continual basis.
3. Ability to safely get in and out of spotter unit.
4. Ability to crank trailer dollies for each spotter movement.

BENEFITS:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Sign on Bonus
  • 401K/Profit Sharing Plan
  • Uniform allowance and safety shoe re-imbursement
  • Performance reviews at 90 days, 6 months and then annually
  • Free Life Insurance policy
  • Career advancement opportunities

If you are ready for a position that rewards you for being a loyal and hard worker, submit your resume today. Final candidates must possess a solid work history, pass pre-employment background and post offer drug screen/physical.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Durable Manufacturing

SALARY

$37k-45k (estimate)

POST DATE

02/02/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

08/06/2024

WEBSITE

wsiindustries.com

HEADQUARTERS

MONTICELLO, MN

SIZE

50 - 100

FOUNDED

1950

TYPE

Private

CEO

MICHAEL J PUDIL

REVENUE

$10M - $50M

INDUSTRY

Durable Manufacturing

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