Yard Attendant- Switcher - OFI
Bayonne, NJ 7002
About the Job
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Job Description
Job Title: Yard Attendant- Switcher
Location: Bayonne, NJ
Department: Warehouse
Experience: 2 years or more
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary
The Yard Jockey must be comfortable operating switchers to dock or reposition containers, trailers or other large items and be able to safely maneuver containers around the facility.
Position Responsibilities
- Our ideal candidate must follow all safety protocols and can work efficiently to ensure there is no traffic back up in the yard and reports any issues such as obstacles, hazards, accidents, etc.
- Checks with supervisor promptly at the start of the shift for day assigned tasks.
- Performs daily safety inspections of the yard horse and trailers according to DOT regulations and report all damages to management.
- Responsible for organizing all full and empty trailers between multiple facilities.
- Maintains communication with supervisor on truck rotations via radio and attaches empty trailers to "Yard Tractor" and transports them to the appropriate loading dock door as directed by management.
- Secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
- Verify that truck is clean before loading product.
- On occasions pick other orders as assigned by Shipping Manager.
- Performing preventative maintenance on equipment, tools, and machinery to ensure they are clean and in good working condition.
- Performs general housekeeping duties in the work area as needed.
- Perform preventative maintenance on machinery and tools.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma is required.
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a clean driving record
- A minimum of 2 years prior experience working as a Yard Jockey or Switcher
- Yard maintenance or forklift experience
- Must adhere to the attendance and punctuality policy.
- Follows all safety requirements and policies.
- Bilingual preferred but not required.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Source : OFI
