Yard Jockey

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Located in Northampton, PA

Salary: $20.00

The Yard Truck Operator position is responsible for moving loaded and unloaded trailers around the Reverse Logistic Center, as needed. The operator is responsible for making decisions regarding the movement of trailers to maximize the efficiency of the operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operate an automatic Ottawa Yard Truck with the ability to maneuver 53? long trailers into tight spaces without causing damage
Perform daily equipment checks such as checking fluid levels, cleaning air filters, examining equipment for damage or leaks in addition to ensuring loads are secure.
Checking loads to ensure they are secure
Must be able to utilize yard management system
When applicable, must operate a forklift to move pallets or materials on pallets or in crates around the storage facility
When applicable, must stack pallets or materials in the correct manner, following inventory control instructions
When applicable, must examine products to verify conformance to quality standards
Responsible for maintaining Relogistics performance expectations
Must maintain a clean & safe environment working environment that meets Relogistics standards

Experience and Qualifications
Good math, language and reading skills with attention to detail along with basic computer skills
High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment
Prior experience driving a yard truck or semi is a plus, not required
Able to pass a background check and drug screen
Understanding that overtime may be required and is considered mandatory
Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work in extreme conditions to include, but not limited to, elements, heat, cold, and air particulate
Repetitively adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts of varying lengths
The employee is frequently required to sit, talk hear, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach
The noise level in the work environment is dependent on location
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection is mandatory at several locations, safety shoes)
Specific vision abilities required by this job include, close vision, distance vision and color vision.
Must have a good sense of balance & good eye-hand-foot coordination
May be required to lift pallets by hand, each weighing between 50 lbs. to 75 lbs.

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