Forward Air Inc. is looking for a capable and dedicated individual to work as a Yard Jockey. The Yard Jockey should be able to comfortably operate a semi-truck with a trailer and/or yard tractors/mules, to move trailers in and out of dock doors or around the truck yard. The candidate must be able to back trailers up to dock doors, often with other trailers on either side of the dock. In addition, he/she may have to use other warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks, manual jacks, and forklifts. The Yard switcher should also know how to perform pre- and post-trip inspections on tractors and trailers.
Core Responsibilities & Duties:
Responsible for the movement and spotting of trailers to facilitate the needs of the warehouse in sorting and processing material for shipment or storage
Responsible for timely movements and knowledge of on-hand inventory
Responsible to maintain a neat and orderly storage lot oriented toward maximizing efficiency in servicing the facility's needs
Operate yard truck in a safe manner
Drive and operate vehicle under 15 mph in and around facility
Conduct pre-trips on trailers before placing in doors
Must function and interact on a daily basis with facility personnel and comply with facility safety requirements
Communicate using cellular telephone or 2-way radio with dispatch
Security of valuable commodities and the storage area itself are a major area of concern for the yard switcher, occasionally requiring guidance from supervisory personnel regarding
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Safe truck and trailer operating skills are required
Experience with backing 53 foot trailers
A current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred, however, verifiable experience will be considered.
Skills:
Ideal candidate will possess a "can do" attitude with a "will do" work ethic
Must be innovative, confident and energetic
Detail oriented; practices good judgment in decision making
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Knowledge of professional social media platforms
Self-motivated; ability to operate under solid pressure and meet tight deadlines
Expert capabilities in programs including but not limited to: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
