Jockey in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at Feeser's Food Distributors

About Us: Founded in 1901, Feeser’s, Inc. is a family-owned and operated full-line foodservice distributor based in Harrisburg, PA. We proudly serve the Mid-Atlantic region, offering a wide range of dry, refrigerated, and frozen products to restaurants, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and more.

SUMMARY: The ideal Yard Jockey / Switcher will work closely with Feeser’s transportation and operations team, to provide exemplary customer service in our Harrisburg, PA location. This position is critical in ensuring that the Feeser’s Inbound and Outbound docks have a constant flow of loaded and empty trailers that are positioned safely, accurately, and efficiently from our yard to the dock. The successful candidate will have some experience in yard operations with an emphasis on switching and/or driving experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely move company trailers within and between Feeser’s two Harrisburg facilities, to include both loads and empties for the Inbound and Outbound docks.

o Dropping and hooking of trailers and truck based upon the load grid for that night.

• Daily Yard checks. As needed updates throughout the night.

• Rotate relaying loads to layover drivers as needed

• Deliver to YCP as needed

• Rescue drivers when they are up against hours of service issues

• Ability to work proactively in a cross-functional team with transportation, garage personnel, pedestrians, and operations teams to facilitate the tasks for smooth nighttime operations.

• Accurately report equipment statuses and productivity information to the Transportation, Garage or Operations Coordinators.

• Carry out regular spot checks of the yard vehicles and reporting on damaged or inoperable equipment.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays if needed. o This is a Second into Third shift position.

• Perform for other duties as assigned.

• Adhere to quality and performance standards.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Safety driven mindset.

• Valid commercial driver's license or military equivalent experience.

• Obtain and maintain a commercial driver’s medical card.

• Successfully passing and maintaining Feeser's driving and knowledge proficiency tests.

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills

• Effective verbal and written communications skills

• Comply with all Feeser’s policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

• High level of professionalism and strong work ethic.

• The ability to adjust to sudden changes in customer demands or operational goals.

• Detail oriented and accurate.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• 1 to 3 years relevant switcher operating / driving / warehouse / distribution / military experience related to transportation equipment operations.

• A valid CDL Class A License or military equivalent experience.

• Active, with the ability to maintain a medical card.

• A high level of comfort with backing and operating heavy machinery.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.

• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift equipment up to 100 pounds.

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

• Must possess visual acuity, i.e., close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust.

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

• Operating machinery and/or power tools / Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

• Low temperatures and High temperatures.

• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

• Noisy environments, Hazardous conditions, Poor ventilation.

• Must possess visual acuity, i.e., close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust.

Why Join Us? At Feeser’s, Inc., we value our employees and offer a supportive work environment where you can grow and thrive. If you’re ready to take on a critical role in our operations and provide exemplary customer service, apply today!

Feeser's Food Distributors is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.