Yard Jockey

3 weeks ago

Newark, United States Aerotek Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Yard Jockey
Job Description

Ensure and maintain the organization of the container storage yard. Utilize a yard switcher and pickup truck to manage the yard's operations effectively. Guide drivers during equipment pickup and drop-off, perform gate security transactions, and conduct security checks and inventory counts. This role requires lifting and relocating improperly parked equipment.

Responsibilities
  • Organize and secure the container storage yard
  • Utilize a yard switcher and pickup truck
  • Direct drivers during equipment pickup and drop-off
  • Perform gate security transactions
  • Lift and relocate improperly parked equipment
  • Conduct security checks and inventory counts
Essential Skills
  • General labor experience
  • Forklift operation
  • Driving and truck driving skills
  • Yard switcher or yard jockey experience
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Basic computer skills
  • Experience as a yard hustler
  • Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Material handling experience
  • Inventory management skills
Why Work Here?

This is a full-time opportunity that offers comprehensive benefits including 401k, PTO, vacation time, and a bonus program. Enjoy a stable work environment with opportunities for overtime on weekdays and weekends.

Work Environment

There are three shifts available: 10AM - 2:30PM, 2:00PM – 10:30PM, and 10PM - 6:30AM. The role involves working outdoors in a shipping container storage yard, handling yard jockeys, pickup trucks, and forklifts. Employees must be comfortable working in various weather conditions and must wear steel toe boots.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newark, New Jersey.

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.

Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

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