Transfer Jockey - 1st at Farmers Pride Inc

Bethel Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Trailer Operation, Safety Checks, Communication, Refrigeration Monitoring, Record Keeping, Yard Management, Fuel Management, Vehicle Maintenance, Team Collaboration, Instruction Following, Problem Solving, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Logistics Coordination, Equipment Inspection

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Transfer Jockey operates diesel powered tractor trailer combination, bringing trailers to and from loading docks, to and from the yard and/or to and from Plants, to be loaded and unloaded. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Pulling loaded and empty trailers to be transported to Plant to Plant, Shop, etc. * Backing/Pulling loaded and unloaded trailers away from loading docks to be staged in the yard. * Moves trailers within the yard, under direction of Shipping, Supervisors, and Warehouse Leads * Opens and closes various doors on trailers, secures trailers with locks or seals. * Ensure Reefers have no less than ½ tank of fuel. * Ensure the fuel tank is locked at Plant 3. It must always remain locked while not in use. * Required to maintain radio contact with shipping personnel to receive instructions on when and where to move trailers or other company equipment, such as straight trucks. * Performs safety checks on yard equipment and trailers (any visual damage, inspections up to date). * Required to fill out and maintain records, logs, and forms. * Monitor current trailers for refrigerated equipment operation and maintaining of temperature. * Adjust temp set point on refrigeration units and report shut down codes to supervisor. * Inspect and maintain fuel levels for company’s trailers/rental trailer at the docks/yard. * Organize trailers in the yard when trailer moves are not being given. * Communicate with transportation team within a timely manner. * Maintain a clean appearance inside and outside of all vehicles. * All accidents to be reported immediately to the Safety Manager and Transportation manager on duty. Please make sure you take pictures including the trailer number or truck numbers if needed. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: * Previous experience is preferred, but not required for this position. * No formal education is required. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to speak English, read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization. Days: Monday - Friday Hours: 6am until completion

Responsibilities

The Transfer Jockey operates diesel powered tractor trailer combinations to transport trailers to and from loading docks and the yard. They are responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trailers while maintaining communication with shipping personnel.