Yard Jockey/Forklift Operator Hybrid -3rd Shift- 6pm to 4:30am - Tues - Fri

About the role

Purpose: To safely and efficiently transport trailers from yard to dock and dock to yard. Use of power equipment to load and unload product. Safely unload, load, transport, locate, stack, and count product.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company values: safety first, integrity, delivering on commitments, treating everyone with respect, high business ethics, being a good corporate citizen, valuing professional relationships, and fostering a continuous improvement culture.
• Demonstrate flexibility: work hours needed to support business goals, including overtime, weekends, holidays; remain open‑minded and perform a wide variety of tasks.
• Show reliability: be present and punctual, arrive prepared, complete work timely, accurately, consistently; plan time off in advance.
• Maintain a positive attitude and a “Whatever it Takes” mindset.
• Show willingness to learn: approach new tasks with interest, learn techniques as job requirements change.
• Take initiative: seek additional work when tasks are completed, go above and beyond, participate in department meetings, display pride in assigned equipment, be on time for loading/delivery appointments, secure cargo to protect from damage/theft.
• Maintain high quality of work: uphold standards and safety despite deadlines, follow all written and verbal instructions, communicate information professionally and factually, report issues to supervisor, maintain appropriate appearance per dress code.
• Safety & compliance: know DOT regulations and follow them 100%; follow Allen Distribution policies; report unsafe acts or equipment immediately; follow Dock Safety policy; report equipment malfunctions; follow safety/security policies and SOPs.
• Customer interaction: communicate effectively and professionally with customers, resolve issues promptly or request assistance from dispatch/management.
• Fleet/operations: read and understand work instructions