Yard Jockey

Operate, move and relocate trailers and/or tractors on Dart property, never traveling over public roadways. A valid CDL (Commercial Driver License) Class A is not required for this position.

Day-to-Day Role:

• Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements.
• Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards
• Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Operate a yard truck or tractor with or without a trailer within Dart property lines, never traveling on a public roadway
• Couple, uncouple, connect airlines, etc. and safely maneuver equipment in difficult situations such as narrow passageways
• Conduct visual inspections of tractor and trailer and perform preventative maintenance checks and services of truck and trailer. Report any malfunctions to supervisor and maintenance staff.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff as needed regarding dock management, routing and sequencing of trailers or freight
• Assist with loading or unloading freight or product manually or via forklift, lift truck or pallet jack
• Support Operational Excellence and effectively participate in lean initiatives and problem solving activities as needed

Core Skills and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:

• Valid driver’s license and favorable driving record upon hiring and ability to maintain both throughout duration of employment
• Six (6) months prior warehouse, material handling or PIT operations experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) license
• Ability to observe, follow, understand, and evaluate processes demonstrated and other workplace procedures
• Ability to meet safety, quality and service standards
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Valid CDL (Commercial Driver License) Class A upon hiring and ability to maintain throughout duration of employment
• One (1) year tractor-trailer experience
• Physically Qualified under U.S. DOT regulations (part 391)
• Experience in a manufacturing or high-volume warehouse environment, preferred

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red Solo cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.
Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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