Yard Jockey

Job Title: Yard Jockey

Department: Production

Supervisor: Production Supervisor

FLSA Status: NonExempt

MAC Trailer is the nation’s foremost manufacturer of dump, flatbed, and transfer trailers, straight truck bodies, dry bulk pneumatic tanks, and liquid tank trailers. The success of MAC Trailer can be attributed to a quality product built by quality people. This is why MAC Trailer invests in its people and facilities to create a safe, secure work environment with room for training and growth. If you’re interested in being part of a diverse workforce in a supportive work environment, MAC Trailer is the place for you.

Summary

The purpose of this position is to operate industrial trucks and tractors that are equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, and factory. This position is geared towards motivated individuals who want to be a part of a company that always has its foot on the gas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

● Unload materials and parts from trucks

● Operate a combi, forklift, and overhead cranes

● Provide the production lines with large parts and materials

● Have the ability to maneuver and park the tractor trailers in the yard

● Drive and operate vehicles under 15 mph in and around the plant and loading areas on asphalt, concrete and gravel surfaces in a congested environment

● Must function and interact on a daily basis with plant personnel and comply with safety requirements

● Respond to the warehouse manager regarding the movement and spotting of trailers to facilitate the needs of the shop/warehouse in sorting and processing material for shipment or storage.

● Responsible for timely movements and thorough knowledge of on-hand inventory and positioning

● Perform and abide by safety policies and procedures while driving, delivering materials and other related assignments

● Review specification documentation and information related to assignments to assure product is manufactured to customer specifications and MAC quality standards

● Perform assignment of work to contribute to material, parts and product that are being produced according to MAC Manufacturing’s quality and quantity standards while supporting a safe environment

● Perform all related duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

● Communicate issues of concern and any other pertinent information which effect the productive completion of quality product, schedule of product and safety to supervisor

● Read assembly prints or specification manuals and plan assembly or building operations

● Sweep the area in which you work at the end of the shift

● Organize and restock needed parts and materials

● Assist other employees, as needed

● Any other duties assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

● Ability to comprehend and communicate information and ideas

● Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted

● Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

● Ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance

● Good listening skills

● Ability to troubleshoot operating errors and decide what to do about them

Education and/or Experience

● Valid drivers license preferred

● CDL preferred

● Previous tow motor and combi experience

● Towmotor certification preferred

● Previous history and knowledge of tractor trailer manufacturing

Physical Demands

● Ability to lift 50 pounds

● Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

● Ability to see details at close range

● Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects

● Ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects

● Ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position

● Ability to kneel, stand and walk for long periods of time

● Must be able to work out of position, push and pull materials, and work with a team or

● individual

EEOC Disclaimer

MAC Trailer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MAC Trailer does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Trucking home time:

• Home daily

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Alliance, OH 44601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person