Yard Jockey - Nights

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary :

The Yard Jockey is responsible for completing assigned Warehouse duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Yard Jockey does this by positioning and moving trucks and trailers on and between warehousing facilities. The Yard Jockey also begins to train and build competence on key tasks in the Warehouse such as case picking, powered industrial truck operations, loading / unloading activities, sortation and palletizing activities. The Yard Jockey also covers breaks and lunches as assigned by their supervisor. The Yard Jockey completes these functions in the support of the warehouse and distribution of dairy related products.

Shift : Set 2 week schedule with 3 day weekend off every other week. Alternating 3 or 4 day work weeks.12 Hour Shift Beginning at 6 : 00pm PM EST.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the areas of warehouse / distribution, safety, quality, performance, and cost.
• Responsible for positioning and moving trucks and trailers on and between warehousing facilities
• Responsible for local vehicle operations involving the performance of routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to supervisor.
• Conducts pre-trip inspection of trailers; operates tractor trailer handling equipment; transports trailers in the yard; and completes yard check forms.
• Responsible for complying with GMP's, SOP's, corporate and / or plant policies, rules, and regulations.
• Provides assistance and support to all areas in the warehouse as assigned by supervisor / lead and begins to train and build competence on key tasks in the Warehouse such as case picking, powered industrial truck operations, loading / unloading activities, sortation and palletizing activities.
• Cover's breaks and lunches and other staffing needs as assigned by their supervisor / lead.
• Compliant with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety on their assigned shift and reports concerns to their supervisor / lead.
• Works in a safe manner and reports safety concerns promptly to their supervisor / lead and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure a safe environment.
• Responsible for reporting food safety problems and initiating action and for supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality.
• Ensures work areas are sanitary and strictly adheres to sanitation practices
• Communicates effectively between shifts and other departments

Education and Experience :

Physical Requirements :

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is

$24.50—$25.67 USD

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female / Minority / Veteran / Disabled

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