Yard Jockey
Aerotek
**Yard Jockey**
**Job Description**
Secure and organize container storage yard utilizing a yard switcher and pickup truck. Direct drivers picking up and dropping off equipment, manage gate security transactions, lift and relocate improperly parked equipment, and conduct security checks and inventory counts.
**Responsibilities**
+ Secure and organize container storage yard.
+ Utilize yard switcher and pickup truck for operations.
+ Direct drivers for equipment pickup and drop-off.
+ Manage gate security transactions.
+ Lift and relocate improperly parked equipment.
+ Conduct security checks and inventory counts.
**Essential Skills**
+ General labor
+ Forklift operation
+ Driving
+ Truck driving
+ Yard switcher or yard jockey experience
+ Working outdoors
+ Loading and material handling
+ Inventory management
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Basic computer skills
+ Yard hustler experience
**Why Work Here?**
We offer a full-time opportunity with 401k and comprehensive benefits. Once permanent, enjoy PTO, vacation time, and a bonus program.
**Work Environment**
This role involves overnight shifts from 10pm to 6:30am, with overtime available on weekdays and weekends. You will work outdoors in a shipping container storage yard, dealing with various weather conditions. The job includes outdoor labor utilizing a yard jockey, pickup truck, and forklift. Steel toe boots are required.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newark, New Jersey.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Newark,NJ.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 5, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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