Yard Jockey-Norcross

Responsibilities

• Moves material around the yard as needed.
• Collects fully loaded containers and returns empty containers to designated locations.
• Drives a semi-truck within the yard to transport materials.
• Communicates professionally with customers and their employees.
• Fulfills tasks as directed by multiple supervisors and colleagues.
• Conducts daily inspections of trailers and equipment.
• Ensures trailers are organized for efficient use of space.
• Communicates with supervisors and material handlers to determine commodities to load.
• Works independently when driving scrap metal.
• Assists customers to address their needs and resolve issues.
• Collaborates with other employees to maintain a safe working environment.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and work areas.
• Ensures proper disposal of waste materials.
• Completes inspections to confirm cleanup is completed.
• Ensures effective housekeeping in the workplace area.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, bi-lingual (English & Spanish), and ability to communicate effectively and perform basic math skills.

Job Duties

• Pre and post-inspection of equipment.
• Maintain records of inspections.
• Basic maintenance of crucial equipment aspects.
• Communicate with mechanics for regular preventative maintenance.
• Daily inspection of trailers in the bull pen.
• Provide a comprehensive list of transportation equipment on the yard.
• Work interdepartmentally with supervisors and peers.
• Ensure the safe movement of equipment through the yard.
• Able to take direction from multiple people in a positive manner.
• Load and unload trucks hauling scrap metal.
• Inspect and determine metal grade for inventory tracking.
• Perform daily operation and safety inspections.
• Communicate with supervisor and material handler to determine commodities to load.
• Drive scrap metal independently when necessary.
• Communicate with customers to satisfy their needs and assist them when problems arise.
• Collaborate with other employees in the scrap metal yard to ensure a safe working environment.
• Perform normal daily operation maintenance, including refueling, lubrication, cooling system cleaning, and housekeeping.
• Clean up work area at the end of each shift.
• Keep work areas neat and orderly.
• Organize materials to have more effective use of space.
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner.
• Complete inspections to ensure cleanup is completed.
• Ensure effective housekeeping in the workplace area for safety and better hygiene conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Scrap metal recycling and shredder yard.
• Equipment & Tools: Trucks up to 18 wheeler, hydraulic truck tilt and lift operations, box containers, mechanics tools.
• Physical Demand Level: Light to moderate.
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, touch, smell, and taste.
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Choice of 2 medical plans, including dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401k with a company match
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus
• Company-provided uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Eligible for safety and profitability bonuses

Job Expectations

• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and SA Recycling safety, health, and environmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Prior Experience

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, bi-lingual (English & Spanish), and ability to communicate effectively and perform basic math skills.