Non-CDL Yard Jockey

Non-CDL Yard Jockey

Oneida, NY

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

General Description/Purpose

The Yard Jockey is responsible for completing assigned warehouse duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Yard Jockey does this by positioning and moving trucks and trailers on and between warehousing facilities. The Yard Jockey also begins to train and build competence on key tasks in the Warehouse such as case picking, powered industrial truck operations, loading/unloading activities, sortation and palletizing activities. The Yard Jockey also covers breaks and lunches as assigned by their supervisor. The Yard Jockey completes these functions in the support of the warehouse and distribution of dairy related products.

Job Responsibilities

The Yard Jockey is responsible for achieving assigned goals in the areas of warehouse/distribution, safety, quality, performance, and cost. The Yard Jockey is responsible for positioning and moving trucks and trailers on and between warehousing facilities. The Yard Jockey is responsible for local vehicle operations involving the performance of routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to supervisor. The Yard Jockey conducts pre-trip inspection of trailers; operates tractor trailer handling equipment; transports trailers in the yard; and completes yard check forms. The Yard Jockey is responsible for complying with GMP's, SOP's, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations. The Yard Jockey provides assistance and support to all areas in the warehouse as assigned by supervisor/lead and begins to train and build competence on key tasks in the Warehouse such as case picking, powered industrial truck operations, loading/unloading activities, sortation and palletizing activities. The Yard Jockey covers breaks and lunches and other staffing needs as assigned by their supervisor/lead. The Yard Jockey is compliant with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety on their assigned shift and reports concerns to their supervisor/lead. The Yard Jockey works in a safe manner and reports safety concerns promptly to their supervisor/lead and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure a safe environment. The Yard Jockey is responsible for reporting food safety problems and initiating action and for supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality. The Yard Jockey ensures work areas are sanitary and strictly adheres to sanitation practices. The Yard Jockey communicates effectively between shifts and other departments.

Essential Knowledge, Skills

The Yard Jockey has the ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and knowledge of weights and measure, to sufficiently handle job tasks. The Yard Jockey understands and responds appropriately to basic to complex employee, vendor, and customer inquiries. The Yard Jockey reads, writes and communicates using English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when there is a business need). The Yard Jockey has knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and your role in achieving each of them. The Yard Jockey has the ability to operate facility equipment as required in assigned area. The Yard Jockey satisfactorily completes all company training requirements. The Yard Jockey has the ability to interpret company documents and literature and UPC/code information.

Performance Standards

The Yard Jockey is responsible for reporting to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences with the assigned Supervisor/Manager prior to the occurrence. The Yard Jockey is responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work. The Yard Jockey is responsible for being well-groomed and dressed in a business-and position-appropriate attire at all times including ensuring compliance with GMP dress code standards. The Yard Jockey complies with performance criteria, standards of conduct as contained in company policy, employment procedures and responsibilities as described in the company handbook. The Yard Jockey maintains a safe work environment at all times and immediately reports and takes appropriate action to correct a safety concern. The Yard Jockey is responsible for completing all assigned tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Schedule

The Yard Jockey requires morning, afternoon and overnight availability any day of the week based on assigned shift. Requests to be scheduled off for a specific day require advance notification and approval by Supervisor/Manager. Hourly: Generally scheduled for 40 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.

Environmental Concerns

The Yard Jockey is exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid or windy weather conditions do exist. The Yard Jockey will be subject to exposure to internal warehouse temperatures at or around 34 degrees Fahrenheit. The Yard Jockey may be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens. The Yard Jockey may be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.

Physical Job Requirements

The Yard Jockey is able to move throughout all areas of the facility including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse environments. Including the outside perimeter of the building. The Yard Jockey is able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions. The Yard Jockey stands and/or sits continuously and performs job functions for a full shift with meal break. The Yard Jockey is physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations. The Yard Jockey has visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is $29.93 - $32.17 USD

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

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