Yard Jockey

Yard Jockey

08 Nov 2024
New Hampshire, New hampshire 00000 New hampshire USA

Yard Jockey

The Law Family Companies is a 6th generation family-owned and operated business dedicated to providing logistics solutions in the Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont areas since 1882. We are comprised of seven companies ranging from transportation and warehousing, moving and storage, and real estate services. The family and leadership team are committed to assuring experience, stability, consistency, and creative leadership throughout our companies.

BSP Trans, Inc. has been providing the Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont areas with outstanding LTL transportation services since 1970. At BSP, our team consists of a six-terminal network across our coverage area to ensure swift deliveries for customers.

We have immediate openings for our Yard Jockey/Dock Worker

Full Time – Mon thru Fri Start time: 6:00 PM

21.00 - $23.00 Per hour including a $1,000 sign on bonus

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What you will do on a typical shift:

Safely handle and maneuver tractor/trailers and other large equipment to facilitate the loading and unloading operations in the yard

Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections of the yard and dock equipment

Properly cube, load and unload freight using a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck or by hand

Properly load freight to prevent damage and shifting in transit by blocking and bracing and thru the use of load bars, straps, dunnage and air bags.

Accurately set up, break down and hook trailers safely

Ensure all pup trailers have tilt bar to be lowered prior to loading of freight

Raise and lower landing gear

Monitor yard for unsafe drivers and non-employees; notify management

Work in outdoor weather conditions

Perform all duties of dockworker as requested

Communicate effectively with Dock supervision, Line Haul drivers and Fleet Services personnel on a continual basis.

Regular attendance is required.

Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform other duties as assigned.

What you need at a minimum to succeed at BSP:

If a CDL holder, must be registered with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

Experience in the transportation industry is preferability to operate forklift (7500 lb. vehicle)

Must be able to push or pull loaded pallet jack and/or hand truck with a minimum load of 70lbs

Must be capable of dropping/hooking and coupling trailers which involves cranking landing gear, pulling 5th wheel pin which takes approximately 65 lbs. of pressure; and maneuvering a trailer dolly

Night/weekend shifts may be required

Must be able to lift approximately 70 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job

Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities

Must pass a pre-employment Physical and will be subject to a criminal history background check.

Benefits for FT Employees Include:

Generous Vacation Policy

Personal Days -3 per year

Holidays – 9 per year including your birthday

Medical Plan – 75% funded by company

Dental

Vision

Life insurance company paid

Short Term Disability company paid

FSA/DCA (flexible spending account/dependent care reimbursement account)

401(k) Plan with company match

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test/physical, background check.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.

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