Yard Jockey - Overnight Shift

City Line Distributors

West Haven, CT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, English Language, Fast Food, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Loading Dock, Loading/Unloading, Mathematics, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Pallet Jack, Physical Demands, Refrigeration, Time Management, Warehousing
LOCATION
West Haven, CT
POSTED
30+ days ago

Title

Yard Jockey - Overnight Shift

Description

Yard Jockey @ $24 p/h

Reports To: 3rd Warehouse Supervisor - 8pm To 4am (Until Jobs Done)

SUMMARY

Working on the night shift, maneuvering straight trucks (GVWR <26,000 pounds) into a bay to be loaded. Yard Jockey also assists in loading the trucks. Dock operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Maneuvering trucks in and out of loading dock area to necessitate loading of product for delivery in the morning.
  • Starting and monitoring refrigeration units on trucks.
  • Ability to report to work on time as scheduled. Must be available nights, Sunday - Friday 8pm - until job is done.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with supervisor(s) and fellow coworkers.
  • Report any malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate authority immediately.
  • Must pay exceptional attention to detail.
  • Assist with loading of trucks.
  • Wrap pallets prior to loading on truck (manually).
  • Put away Produce load.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED; three months or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read, write and receive instruction in English.

Ability to perform basic math functions.

Experience in utilizing Windows based computer applications a plus.

Class B (airbrakes) CDL preferred.

Experience operating straight trucks required.

Experience working in refrigerated, food/beverage warehouse preferred.

Position Requirements

Ability to read, write and receive instruction in English. Ability to perform basic math functions. Experience in utilizing Windows based computer applications a plus. Class B (airbrakes) CDL preferred. Experience operating straight trucks required. Experience working in refrigerated, food/beverage warehouse preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ABILITIES 1. Will require constant standing, must have the ability to frequently lift 10 lbs. or less a. (Standing) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) b. (Lift 10 lbs) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) 2. Will require constant walking, must be able to constantly lift 11-20 lbs. or less a. Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) 3. Will require occasional handling/fingering, must be able to occasionally lift 51-100 lbs a. (Lift 51-100 lbs) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) 4. Will require a occasional reaching of outward motions, must be able to occasionally lift over 100 lbs a. (Lift over 100 lbs) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) 5. Will require occasional ability to reach over the shoulders, must have the ability to push/pull a. (Reach above shoulders) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) 6. Will require occasional squatting and kneeling, must be able to constantly push/pull 26-40 lbs a. (Squatting/Kneeling) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) b. (Push/pull 26-40 lbs) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) 7. Will require constant bending, must be able to occasionally push/pull 41-100 lbs a. (Bending) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) b. (Push pull 41-100 lbs) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Shift Nights Location West Haven, CT About the Organization City Line has been in business since 1930. We have over 1 million cubic feet of warehouse space. We want to provide our customers with the right product when they want it. We deliver product throughtout CT, Southern MA, RI and NY daily.

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