Yard Jockey

3 weeks ago

Petersburg, United States Aerotek Full time

Hiring Yard Jockey Operators 1st Shift- $20/hr

Job Description

  • The candidate will drive a flatbed throughout the yard to transport steel beams and assist in backing up and prepping for loads coming in and out of the facility.

  • Initially, candidates will spend most of their time learning the placement of materials and the three areas where steel and steel plate are stored.

  • While candidates will primarily focus on yard jockey work, they may occasionally be required to perform other tasks.

  • The role involves working around flatbed trucks and railcar systems, adhering to all safety rules, and ensuring clear communication within the team.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Drive a flatbed throughout the yard to transport steel beams.

  • Assist in backing up and prepping for loads.

  • Learn the placement of materials and the storage areas for steel and steel plate.

  • Adhere to all safety rules and ensure visibility to other associates.

  • Work well with a trainer and as part of a team.

  • Recall and remember various locations of stored products.

  • Document inventory via paper and WMS with proficient computer skills.

  • Learn and retain information based on the color-coded inventory system.

Essential Skills

  • Proficient computer skills for inventory documentation.

  • Ability to see color clearly and memorize the color-coded system.

  • Good track record with no safety infractions in previous driving roles.

  • Warehouse inventory management experience.

  • Heavy industry experience including banding, loading, and material handling.

  • Experience with equipment operation such as cranes and truck loading.

  • CDL license and truck driving experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of construction or manufacturing experience.

  • Experience with forklift, bobcat, overhead crane, band saw, and rigging.

  • Interest in obtaining a CDL is preferred.

Work Environment

  • The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor settings, with steel stored in a building and two separate yards onsite.

  • Candidates should be prepared for hot summer and cold winter conditions.

  • The environment has a construction feel, requiring hard hats, steel-toed boots, and safety vests. Candidates should be comfortable working in this type of setting.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.