Cargo/Freight, Distribution Services, Distribution Warehousing, Forklift, Industrial Management, Loading Dock, Loading/Unloading, Logistics, Material Moving, Safety Equipment, Vehicle Driving, Warehousing
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Title: Forklift Operator I
Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Shift: 7AM - 4PM Monday-Friday
Duration: 3Months Contract
Pay Rate: $22/hr. on W2
Responsibilities:
A yard jockey is responsible for moving trailers and trucks around a warehouse, distribution center, or freight yard.
Their primary duties include positioning trailers for loading and unloading, inspecting equipment for safety, and ensuring the yard operates smoothly and efficiently.
Yard jockeys typically operate yard trucks or tractors, communicate with warehouse and logistics staff, and may assist with minor maintenance tasks.
This role requires good driving skills, attention to safety protocols, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsible for operating and managing industrial forklifts or trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries.
Will also move materials to and from storage areas, machines, and loading docks, into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities.
1-3 years' experience This will be an outdoor position.