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Allen Distribution · 3 months ago

Yard Jockey/Forklift Operator -FLEX

Mechanicsburg, PA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21/hr - $22.50/hr

Allen Distribution is a company focused on transportation and logistics, and they are seeking a Yard Jockey/Forklift Operator. The primary purpose of this role is to safely and efficiently transport trailers and handle product loading and unloading using power equipment.

LogisticsTransportation

Responsibilities

To safely and efficiently transport trailers from yard to dock and dock to yard

Use of power equipment to load and unload product

Safely unload, load, transport, locate, stack, and count product

Ability to maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) as needed

Willingness to drive a Class A tractor trailer on commercial routes in Pennsylvania, New York, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and all other states within our operating area

A solid knowledge of all safety and regulatory requirements of operating a Class 8, commercial vehicle

Ability to work and communicate effectively with Shippers and Consignees, so that they believe, that they are our most important customer

Must be able to lift 50lbs, climb in and out of truck cabs and trailers, secure trailer loads, sit or stand for long periods of time

A solid knowledge of DOT regulations and the ability to abide by such regulations 100% of the time

Ability to understand and follow Allen Distribution policies and procedures 100% of the time

Reports immediately to Dispatch and/or management any unsafe acts or equipment that may cause injury or damage to others

Communicate effectively with customers as required

Communications will be professional at all times

Able to resolve issues promptly and/or request assistance from Dispatch and/or management as needed

Ability to read and understand work instructions from dispatch or shipping office personnel

Ability to work and understand electronic communication including but not limited to in cab communication, smartsheet trailer moves, and e-logs

Understand regional geography, reading maps, following directions and making effective and efficient travel route decisions

Ability to perform an effective pre or post trip inspections, communicate findings to Dispatch or Maintenance teams for effective resolution

Maintain truck’s inside appearance, removal of trash, etc

Ensure assigned loads are picked up and delivered as scheduled and/or required by customer or shipping office

Ability to communicate immediately to Dispatch scheduled delivery time is at risk

Ability to communicate any service non-conformance to Dispatch

Ability to prioritize trailer move requests and communicate any and all issues to Dispatch / shipping office

Communicates with Dispatch / shipping office when loads are complete and ready for next assignment

Communicates with Dispatch / shipping office prior to end of day, if anything else is required

Stays on schedule throughout the day, taking required breaks, but no excessive breaks or time from scheduled travel between buildings

Communicates their recommendations for improvements in all areas of responsibility

Qualification

Class A CDLDOT regulations knowledgeForklift operationElectronic communicationSafety awarenessEffective communicationProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

Ability to maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as needed