CDL A - Yard Jockey / Compound Driver

Adirondack Beverages is currently looking for a Yard Jockey for our facility in Scotia, NY. Available shifts are week nights, weekends & weekend nights, 40 hours a week plus overtime as needed. Candidates must meet all DOT regulations. Open to new drivers who've recently completed Driver Training School, as long as you're able to pass a road test but must work in the yard for 5 years before being able to go on the road. Must have clean N.Y CDL A license, be in FMCSA Clearing house and be cleared to work, meet all DOT regulations, 1 year or equivalent experience, be able to work unsupervised and be able to work outside in all weather conditions.

• Movement and placement of all drop trailers upon request
• Shuttling and placement of all shuttle trailers
• Set Up and retrieve trailers from compound as necessary
• Provide daily yard check
• Communicate to the Receiving group who the primary contact will be at the beginning of each shift
• To cover for each other in case of absence
• To assist Lift Drivers when required
• Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMPs)
• Must maintain Food Safety Plan Control Points (CPs) using specified control measures
• Follow the instructions and directions of your immediate Supervisor and/or Working Foreman. Perform duties in a safe efficient manner according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Complete all required tasks described in the Training Evaluation Form efficiently, where applicable. Any deficiencies should be reviewed with the Warehouse Shipping Management team.

• Current CDL A License
• At least 3 years of logistics experience (passenger vehicle experience will not be considered)
• Able to read & comprehend production schedules and perform duties required for each item.
• Able to attend forklift training as needed and obtain a valid forklift license
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Able to stand for long periods of time while monitoring equipment or completing required tasks
• Must frequently use hand(s) for repetitive movement single grasping, pushing/pulling and fine manipulation
• Must frequently bend, twist, squat, climb & reach
• Must be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.