Yard Jockey

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat, Hershey's Milk & Milkshakes and more. Set 2 week schedule with 3 day weekend off every other week. Alternating 3 or 4 day work weeks. 12 Hour Shift Beginning at 6:00pm PM EST. Starting Salary: $23.67 6 months: $24.25 12 months: $24.80 Job Summary: The Yard Jockey is responsible for completing assigned Warehouse duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Yard Jockey does this by positioning and moving trucks and trailers on and between warehousing facilities. The Yard Jockey also begins to train and build competence on key tasks in the Warehouse such as case picking, powered industrial truck operations, loading/unloading activities, sortation and palletizing activities. The Yard Jockey also covers breaks and lunches as assigned by their supervisor. The Yard Jockey completes these functions in the support of the warehouse and distribution of dairy related products. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the areas of warehouse/distribution, safety, quality, performance, and cost. Responsible for positioning and moving trucks and trailers on and between warehousing facilities Responsible for local vehicle operations involving the performance of routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to supervisor. Conducts pre-trip inspection of trailers; operates tractor trailer handling equipment; transports trailers in the yard; and completes yard check forms. Responsible for complying with GMP's, SOP's, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations. Provides assistance and support to all areas in the warehouse as assigned by supervisor/lead and begins to train and build competence on key tasks in the Warehouse such as case picking, powered industrial truck operations, loading/unloading activities, sortation and palletizing activities. Cover's breaks and lunches and other staffing needs as assigned by their supervisor/lead. Compliant with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety on their assigned shift and reports concerns to their supervisor/lead. Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent Maintains all required certifications required by the DOT and OSHA and company safety programs. Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and knowledge of weights and measure, to sufficiently handle job tasks. Understand and respond appropriately to basic to complex employee, vendor, and customer inquiries. Read, write and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when there is a business need). Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and your role in achieving each of them. Ability to operate facility equipment as required in assigned area. Satisfactorily complete all company training requirements. Ability to interpret company documents and literature and UPC/code information. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discount programs, 401k matches tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for a bonus program.