Yard Tuck - Yard Jockey - Forklift Operator

Summary Yard truck/ forklift: The Yard Truck Operator position is responsible for moving loaded and unloaded trailers around the Reverse Logistic Center, as needed. The operator is responsible for making decisions regarding the movement of trailers to maximize the efficiency of the operation. The Forklift Operator portion moves pallets and other materials through warehouse, supporting production requirements in those areas, as well as loading and unloading customer trailers. Forklift Operators also Power-Sort pallets by hand as part of their daily responsibilities in some locations. 50% Forklift 50% Yard Truck Driver

Responsibilities

• Operate an automatic Ottawa Yard Truck with the ability to maneuver 53' long trailers into tight spaces without causing damage
• Perform daily equipment checks such as checking fluid levels, cleaning air filters, examining equipment for damage or leaks in addition to ensuring loads are secure.
• Checking loads to ensure they are secure
• Must be able to utilize yard management system
• When applicable, must operate a forklift to move pallets or materials on pallets or in crates around the storage facility
• When applicable, must stack pallets or materials in the correct manner, following inventory control instructions
• When applicable, must examine products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Responsible for maintaining Relogistics performance expectations
• Must maintain a clean & safe environment working environment that meets Relogistics standards

Requirements

• Must be able to lift at least 75lbs.
• Must be comfortable working in a labor-intensive environment, sometimes under extreme weather conditions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work in extreme conditions to include, but not limited to, elements, heat, cold, and air particulate
• Repetitively adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts of varying lengths
• The employee is frequently required to sit, talk hear, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach.
• The noise level in the work environment is dependent on location.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection is mandatory at several locations, safety shoes)
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include, close vision, distance vision and color vision.
• Must have a good sense of balance & good eye-hand-foot coordination
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible schedule/shifts

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Long-Term Career Advancement
• Great Team Environment
• PTO
• Full-time employees eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment

Relogistics Services is an equal opportunity employer.