Yard Jockey/Distribution Center Operator (First Shift)

Moving containers/trailers and finished goods to set locations using RF scanners, a yard truck, and other powered industrial equipment to fulfill customer orders and business needs.

Requirements

• Safely operate an automatic transmission semi-tractor (yard truck) to perform container and trailer movements within the yard of the facility and between facilities
• Deliver and pick up shipments at local vendors
• Operate a forklift and/or a vertical lift to perform general warehouse duties such as loading and unloading finished goods to and from containers, trailers and racked locations
• Use RF Scanner to accurately document product movement to ensure inventory accuracy
• Perform final review on all shipments and orders prior to loading to ensure they are accurate and meet the expectations of the customers
• Apply proper shipping labels and additional banding/packaging as required before product is loaded onto trailers/containers
• Assist in manual loading and unloading of trailers/containers
• Promptly notify management of any damaged or mislabeled product, freight or equipment
• Conduct physical warehouse inventory as needed
• Switch out containers and trailers in a safe and timely manner so as not to disrupt the effectiveness of the warehouse
• Assist with organization and cleaning of work area, keeping company equipment clean and aisles/ walkways clear at all times
• Assist with the physical inventory and effectively communicate with peers, supervisors, and management in evaluating the materials systems
• Comply with appropriate transportation, safety organizations, Pride safety guidelines and report any safety related incident and/or potential safety hazard to management
• Provide back-up assistance in other areas, including receiving and or as directed
• Maintain load manifests/barcodes and all other vehicle documents, ensuring they are properly completed and balanced with truck counts and shipping documents before and after deliveries/pick ups
• Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
• Complete the annual CTPAT Security Training
• Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment
• Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations
• Comply with appropriate safety guidelines and report any safety related incident and/or potential safety hazard to management