Yard Jockey - 6pm until $19.50/hr

Job Details

Job Location

GA-Smyrna -01 - Smyrna, GA

Description

About United

United is the largest beverage alcohol wholesaler in both Georgia and Alabama. With two members of the fourth generation of the Hertz family involved in leadership roles, United is one of the 2-3% of family businesses that are able to successfully transition beyond the third generation. The Hertz family remains focused on growth, leveraging its most distinct market advantages in order to maintain its upward momentum. Its talented and innovative team of sales representatives and brand builders has the unique ability to recognize synergies between all three categories of alcohol, making it possible for United to grow its product portfolio and business successfully in Georgia and beyond.

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The Yard Jockey is responsible for providing support for trailer movement at the distribution center, as well as assisting preparation of trailers for shipping and monitoring the status of loaded trailers.  He or she appropriately handles all materials following company policies and procedures to ensure a safe and secure workplace.  Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned according to each receiving or production department.

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years or older

• Six months of experience in a similar position preferred

• Experience in operating a pallet jack, forklift and other power equipment preferred

• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Have 100,000-mile tractor-trailer experience is desired

• Be accident free driving record for the past three years desired.

• Minimum of one year verifiable experience driving, switching or commercial tractor

  Responsibilities

• Drive tractor-trailer within yard or within short distances outside of yard, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill in maneuvering on the road and on Company premises.

• Meet this position's physical demands

• At direction of Management and/or yard management system, move empty trailers to shipping doors, set loaded trailers to the doors and remove loaded/empty trailers from dock doors

• Maintain safe and efficient dock operation by switching trailers and equipment to and from docks

• Performs daily yard checks

• Prepares and maintains accurate records and/or logs as required policies and procedures

• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water. Notifies supervision of current or anticipated repair needs

• Complies with all company policies, procedures, and guidelines

• Place empty trailers/containers into the loading dock doors and seal and remover loaded trailers

• Must be able to seal trailer

• Maintain tracking log for trailer moves and dock assignments

• Perform other duties as assigned

  Competencies

• Professionalism

• Communication

• Relationships

• Self-Awareness

• Dependability

• Time Management

• Positive attitude

• Flexibility

• Results driven

  Critical Skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Able to read, write, and perform basic math computations

• Able to learn and use United technology

• Able to abide by the Company’s policies and procedures; specifically the attendance policy

• Able to learn and maintain knowledge of company and products

• Working knowledge of computerized hand-held devices

  Working Conditions

• Able to maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature controlled environment that includes exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather

• Able to work occasionally in refrigerated areas

• Able to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise levels and some dust and fumes from power equipment

• Able to work long hours based on the needs of the business including daily overtime, holidays and overtime as required

  Physical Requirements and Essential Functions

• Regular, reliable attendance required

• Able to climb in and out of trailers consistently

• Able to frequently operate a pallet jack and/or forklift if assigned

• Able to stand and walk, reach with arms and hands, lift and carry, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel

• Able to perform greater than average lifting (50-65 lbs) with some overhead lifting required

• Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision and the ability to judge distance

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact accommodations@udiga.com or call 800-381-9947 for assistance with an accommodation.