2nd Shift Yard Jockey - Hammond, LA

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Yard Jockey moves trucks and trailers around in loading area, spots incoming trucks, and assists in loading and unloading trucks as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Move tractor trailer trucks and trailers around yard to load and unload
• Spot incoming trucks, relaying information to dock
• Assist with unloading an loading trucks as needed to help product flow to and from processing plant
• Identify opportunities for improvement, present to appropriate leader, and implement, lead or participate in solution implementation
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in all areas where mandatory helping to promote a zero-accident culture
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

None. This is an individual contributor role with required competencies: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal Savvy

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• High School diplomas or equivalent preferred
• CDL License in good standing
• DOT certification
• Forklift certifiable

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience in driving tractor trailer
• Basic math and computer skills
• Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization in a timely and professional manner; multi-lingual strongly preferred
• Able to handle and resolve most issues in an efficient and effective manner while ensuring confidential information is relayed only on a need-to-know basis
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects, planning skills, and a high attention to detail
• Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency

Safety Requirements

Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC)
• Ability to stand for an 8 hour shift
• Will be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work in a wet and cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC)
Ability to stand for an 8 hour shift
Will be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.