What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Jockey position at Andrews Distributing?
Cheers to a Beer & Spirits Career!!
The fact that you landed here indicates you are looking for a better workplace. Maybe you feel unappreciated, and you are tired of being treated like just another employee. When you join our team you become part of the Andrews family, a place where you are valued and respected.
Here's the pay: $21.25/hour to start.
Here's the schedule Monday-Friday!
You'll start at 2:00pm - 10:30pm or until the work is completed.
We invest in our team members and are dedicated to their success and well-being by offering:
- Weekly Pay, Every Friday!
- Health, Dental, & Vision insurance
- Paid Vacation & Sick Time
- 401k with Company Match (FREE Money!!)
- Nike™ Branded Uniforms
And yes, you will receive FREE BEER throughout the year! (Root beer to those under 21 years old.) After all, you will be working for an award-winning BEER distributor, and we want you to enjoy the brands you already love like Modelo, Coors, Miller, Corona, Heineken, Blue Moon, Shiner, Sam Adams, Dos Equis, Revolver, Lakewood, Rahr, Truly, Topo Chico, Mike's, Pacifico, and many more!!
Now that you know about the hours and the pay, let's talk about the job itself.
A Truck Jockey drives fleet equipment in and out of the Distribution Center and visually verifies pallets for accuracy and ensures loads are properly secured for transportation. This role is part of the Operations/Distribution Center team.
Here's more of what you will do:
- Drives fleet equipment safely in and out of warehouse within short distances applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill in maneuvering on the road and company premises.
- Adheres to company safety policy and procedures; completes pre-trip daily equipment inspections and maintains proper batteries and fuel in assigned equipment.
- Assists DC loading team with staging, moving and loading built pallets on trucks as needed with direction from Manager.
- Visually verifies pallets being loaded for accuracy and to ensure product is secure for undamaged transport of product.
- Follows established product handling procedures regarding condition and appearance; properly handles damaged product, product returns and dunnage.
- Ensures refrigeration unit is functioning and reports any issues to the Shift Manager.
- This role is required to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.
This list is not all inclusive of other tasks and subtasks that may be necessary in performing this role, but rather an overview of the role’s primary work tasks.
Here at Andrews, we always step outside of our normal responsibilities to assist each other and effectively care for Customers.
Here's what you must have to be considered for this role:
- Texas Class A CDL License
- 18 Years of Age or Older
- Ability to Read and Understand English
- Basic Math Comprehension
Here's what we hope you have:
- High School Graduate or Equivalent Certification
- Effective Communication Skills
Physical Requirements & Essential Functions
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Ability to pull/push a load up to 100 lbs.
- Off Premise and Transfer Driver: Requires heavy and repetitive lifting/placement of products; up to 55 lbs.
- On Premise Driver: Requires heavy and repetitive lifting/placement of products; up to 165 lbs.
- Requires ability to tolerate working in an environment with inside/outside ambient/extreme temperatures.
- Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
- Driving is required during the workday.
- Bends, stoops, squats, kneels, crouches, crawls, climbs ladders and stairs, stands, walks, and turns/pivots frequently throughout duration of workday.
- Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating via email, inputting data and other forms of documentation using company and industry software.
- Ability to speak, hear, and see is required to communicate with employees, and to operate varied machinery, equipment, computers and vehicles.
- Hand-eye coordination and fine manipulation skills are necessary to operate computers and various facility machinery and equipment.
- Must be able to maintain a current/valid driver's license.
- Ability to perform job functions in compliance with company policies and procedures, including safety policies and best practices.
- Must maintain regular and punctual attendance.
At Andrews, we always act with integrity and treat everyone with respect and dignity.
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