Yard Jockey/Driver

Description

Yard Jockey is a truck driver who is responsible for moving trailers at truck yards, rail yards, factories, plants and warehouses. These facilities often have large yards and docks where trucks load and unload products and resources.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily equipment inspections including our tractor and any trailers before moving them.
• Back Trailer in mill for loading CLT to bring out to the yard.
• Take the chip trailers from SmartLam to Peak.
• Shuttle inbound rail from across the street at Greenpoint.
• Spot empty as well as loaded trailers for preloading and unloading.
• Assist with loading and spotting when needed.
• Communicate with Supervisor for truck/trailer and door assignments.
• Move trailers between buildings as directed by Router or Shipping Supervisor.
• Load, unload, or merge loads between environments.
• Set up trailers for backhaul with tractor.
• Must attend all required company meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 20 to 80 lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required.
• Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have valid driver's license issued by state of residence and clear MVR.
• Minimum of six months CDL commercial driving experience preferred.
• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations.
• Must be able to pass DOT physical.
• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

SmartLam North America is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and training. We seek to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to discrimination and will not tolerate interference with the ability of any of the Company’s employees to perform their job duties.

Americans with Disabilities

SmartLam North America endeavors to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing management: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $23