Class A Yard Jockey/Forklift Operator - 1st Shift - Sun - Thurs

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• •Willingness to drive a Class A tractor trailer on commercial routes in Pennsylvania, New York, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and all other states within our operating area
• •A solid knowledge of all safety and regulatory requirements of operating a Class 8, commercial vehicle
• •Ability to work and communicate effectively with Shippers and Consignees
• •Must be able to lift 50lbs
• •Ability to climb in and out of truck cabs and trailers
• •Ability to secure trailer loads
• •Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• •A solid knowledge of DOT regulations
• •Ability to understand and follow Allen Distribution policies and procedures
• •Ability to read and understand work instructions from dispatch or shipping office personnel
• •Ability to work and understand electronic communication including but not limited to in cab communication, smart sheet trailer moves, and e-logs
• •Ability to understand regional geography, reading maps, following directions and making effective and efficient travel route decisions
• •Ability to perform an effective pre or post trip inspections
• •Ability to communicate immediately to Dispatch scheduled delivery time is at risk
• •Ability to communicate any service non-conformance to Dispatch
• •Ability to prioritize trailer move requests and communicate any and all issues to Dispatch / shipping office
• •Communicates with Dispatch / shipping office when loads are complete and ready for next assignment
• •Communicates with Dispatch / shipping office prior to end of day
• •Stays on schedule throughout the day, taking required breaks, but no excessive breaks or time from scheduled travel between buildings
• •Communicates their recommendations for improvements in all areas of responsibility
• •Willingness to drive a Class A tractor trailer on commercial routes in Pennsylvania, New York, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and all other states within our operating area
• •Ability to work and communicate effectively with Shippers and Consignees
• •Must be able to lift 50lbs
• •Ability to climb in and out of truck cabs and trailers
• •Ability to secure trailer loads
• •Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• •A solid knowledge of DOT regulations
• •Ability to understand and follow Allen Distribution policies and procedures
• •Ability to read and understand work instructions from dispatch or shipping office personnel
• •Ability to work and understand electronic communication including but not limited to in cab communication, smart sheet trailer moves, and e-logs
• •Ability to understand regional geography, reading maps, following directions and making effective and efficient travel route decisions
• •Ability to perform an effective pre or post trip inspections
• •Ability to communicate immediately to Dispatch scheduled delivery time is at risk
• •Ability to communicate any service non-conformance to Dispatch
• •Ability to prioritize trailer move requests and communicate any and all issues to Dispatch / shipping office
• •Communicates with Dispatch / shipping office when loads are complete and ready for next assignment
• •Communicates with Dispatch / shipping office prior to end of day
• •Stays on schedule throughout the day, taking required breaks, but no excessive breaks or time from scheduled travel between buildings
• •Communicates their recommendations for improvements in all areas of responsibility
• •Must be available for weekend shifts
• •Must be available for overtime
• •Must be available for holidays
• •Must be able to work Sunday through Thursday
• •Must be able to work 1st Shift - 5am to 3:30pm
• •Must be able to work multiple job tasks
• •Must be able to transition from task to task effectively
• •Must be able to maintain a 'Whatever it Takes' attitude
• •Must be able to live by company stated values
• •Must be able to inspire others
• •Must be able to approach new tasks with an interest to learn
• •Must be able to learn techniques as job task requirements change
• •Must be able to seek out additional work when job tasks are completed
• •Must be able to go above and beyond required tasks
• •Must be able to participate in department meetings
• •Must be able to display pride in your assigned truck and related equipment
• •Must be able to be on time for loading and delivery appointments
• •Must be able to secure cargo appropriately to protect from damage and theft
• •Must be able to maintain high standards and safety despite pressing deadlines
• •Must be able to follow all written and verbal instructions provided by management, Fleet Dispatch Manager, Driver Manager and Load Planner, etc...
• •Must be able to share all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company
• •Must be able to report all issues to your manager/supervisor
• •Must be able to maintain an appropriate appearance
• •Must be able to dress in accordance with the established dress code guidelines
• •Must be able to be present and punctual
• •Must be able to arrive prepared for work
• •Must be able to complete work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner
• •Must be able to plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager
• •Must be able to avoid unscheduled days off
• •Must be able to communicate effectively with customers as required
• •Communications will be professional at all times
• •Must be able to resolve issues promptly
• •Must be able to request assistance from Dispatch and/or management as needed
• •Must be able to ensure assigned loads are picked up and delivered as scheduled and/or required by customer or shipping office
• •Must be able to communicate immediately to Dispatch scheduled delivery time is at risk
• •Must be able to communicate any service non-conformance to Dispatch
• •Must be able to prioritize trailer move requests and communicate any and all issues to Dispatch / shipping office
• •Must be able to communicate with Dispatch / shipping office when loads are complete and ready for next assignment
• •Must be able to communicate with Dispatch / shipping office prior to end of day
• •Must be able to provide cross-over to shift counterpart if applicable
• •Must be able to stay on schedule throughout the day, taking required breaks, but no excessive breaks or time from scheduled travel between buildings
• •Must be able to communicate their recommendations for improvements in all areas of responsibility
• •Must be able to operate safely within the confines of all federal, state, local and company policies
• •Must be able to deliver on our commitments to our customers always with a positive attitude
• •Must be able to treat everybody with respect and dignity
• •Must be able to operate with high business ethics
• •Must be able to be a good corporate citizen
• •Must be able to value our professional relationships on all levels
• •Must be able to strive to have a 'Continuous Improvement Culture'
• •Must be able to perform in a manner that will ensure long term success
• •Must be able to work the hours needed to support the business goals
• •Must be able to remain open-minded
• •Must be able to perform a wide variety of job tasks
• •Must be able to transition from task to task effectively
• •Must be able to maintain a 'Whatever it Takes' attitude
• •Must be able to live by company stated values
• •Must be able to inspire others
• •Must be able to approach new tasks with an interest to learn
• •Must be able to learn techniques as job task requirements change
• •Must be able to seek out additional work when job tasks are completed
• •Must be able to go above and beyond required tasks
• •Must be able to participate in department meetings
• •Must be able to display pride in your assigned truck and related equipment
• •Must be able to be on time for loading and delivery appointments
• •Must be able to secure cargo appropriately to protect from damage and theft
• •Must be able to maintain high standards and safety despite pressing deadlines
• •Must be able to follow all written and verbal instructions provided by management, Fleet Dispatch Manager, Driver Manager and Load Planner, etc...
• •Must be able to share all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company
• •Must be able to report all issues to your manager/supervisor
• •Must be able to maintain an appropriate appearance
• •Must be able to dress in accordance with the established dress code guidelines
• •Must be able to be present and punctual
• •Must be able to arrive prepared for work
• •Must be able to complete work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner
• •Must be able to plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager
• •Must be able to avoid unscheduled days off
• •Must be able to communicate effectively with customers as required
• •Communications will be professional at all times
• •Must be able to resolve issues promptly
• •Must be able to request assistance from Dispatch and/or management as needed
• •Must be able to ensure assigned loads are picked up and delivered as scheduled and/or required by customer or shipping office
• •Must be able to communicate immediately to Dispatch scheduled delivery time is at risk
• •Must be able to communicate any service non-conformance to Dispatch
• •Must be able to prioritize trailer move requests and communicate any and all issues to Dispatch / shipping office
• •Must be able to communicate with Dispatch / shipping office when loads are complete and ready for next assignment
• •Must be able to communicate with Dispatch / shipping office prior to end of day
• •Must be able to provide cross-over to shift counterpart if applicable
• •Must be able to stay on schedule throughout the day, taking required breaks, but no excessive breaks or time from scheduled travel between buildings
• •Must be able to communicate their recommendations for improvements in all areas of responsibility