Job Description

Job Location York - York, PA 17402 Job Shift First Shift (7 am - 3 pm) Job Category Manufacturing

York 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 Yard Jockey to join our successful teams!

HEALTHCARE BENEFITS START AFTER 30 DAYS!

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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Preferred prior work experience in the corrugated industry
• Experience with tractor trailers and light maintenance.
• High degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of company equipment and in the prevention of damage to materials and equipment
• Pass substance abuse screening according to company policy
• Successfully pass a Criminal History Records Check

Machines/Tools/Equipment:

• Jockey Truck, Truck Tractor, Snow Scraper
• Simple tools to make light repairs to trailers

Safety:

Employees are expected to follow all facility safety guidelines that include adhering to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Food Safety as outlined during their training.

Working Conditions:

Work outside with exposure to various and extreme weather conditions and temperatures; Occasional exposure to loud noises.