Job Description

Job Location: York PA - York, PA 17402York Container is an industry leader in the manufacture of performance-based brown box, multi-color display-ready and e-commerce corrugated packaging to some of the most well-known names in the consumer products world.  We are in search of highly-motivated, self-driven 2nd shift Yard Jockey to join our successful teams!
HEALTHCARE BENEFITS START AFTER 30 DAYS!
Job

Summary:
The Yard Jockey is required to keep the flow of material moving from the plant to the warehouse and the drop yards in a timely fashion. The yard jockey needs to be aware of where trailers are located throughout the campus at all times and is responsible to observe drop trailers for any evidence of tampering.
Essential Job Functions:
- Make an accurate account of all equipment on premises.
- Report equipment maintenance including mud flap, door roller/hinge sheet metal, lights and wiring repair, and bulkhead repair and replacement.
- Communicate with Shipping Coordinator and management about defective equipment
- Work in a safe and effective manner.
- Report any accidents, incidents or near misses promptly to direct supervisor
- Correctly assess and confirm safe operational condition of vehicles and/or equipment before and after use.
- Ensure vehicles and/or equipment and seal inspections are conducted
- Work with dispatch and warehouse staff regarding communicating, sequencing and movement coordination.
- Safely operate material handling equipment to load and unload materials
- Ensure proper closure of the trailers as necessary
- Maintain a clean work environment
Other Functions:
- Clean snow off trailer roofs when necessary
- Check loads before dropping in the yard.
- Operate Generator and snow blower in inclement weather.
In addition to the functions listed above, the employee is expected to: exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, maintain good attendance by working when and where directed, work safely in compliance with all safety policies, respect the work environment and keep it as neat and clean as possible, and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible.  The employee is also expected to perform such other duties and functions as required and assigned from time to time.