Cargo/Freight, Distribution Services, Distribution Warehousing, Forklift, Industrial Management, Loading Dock, Loading/Unloading, Logistics, Material Moving, Safety Equipment, Vehicle Driving, Warehousing
Job Title: Forklift Operator I
Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Shift: 7AM - 4PM Monday-Friday
Duration: 3Months Contract
Pay Rate: $22/hr. on W2
Responsibilities:
- A yard jockey is responsible for moving trailers and trucks around a warehouse, distribution center, or freight yard.
- Their primary duties include positioning trailers for loading and unloading, inspecting equipment for safety, and ensuring the yard operates smoothly and efficiently.
- Yard jockeys typically operate yard trucks or tractors, communicate with warehouse and logistics staff, and may assist with minor maintenance tasks.
- This role requires good driving skills, attention to safety protocols, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Responsible for operating and managing industrial forklifts or trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries.
- Will also move materials to and from storage areas, machines, and loading docks, into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities.
- 1-3 years' experience This will be an outdoor position.