Material Handler / Yard Hostler (Jockey)

We are seeking a versatile, safety-first professional to handle both yard driving and warehouse logistics. In this role, you will precision-maneuver yard mules/hostlers to stage 53-foot trailers, conduct pre/post-trip inspections, and utilize Yard Management Systems (YMS) to track inventory. Inside the warehouse, you will operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, use pallet jacks to stage freight, process shipments using a WMS, and comfortably handle manual labor up to 50 lbs. Previous Yard Hostler/Yard Jockey experience and forklift operation experience is required. If you are interested in this role, please email a resume: [email protected]

salary: $20 - $20.01 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 3:30 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Yard Management & Driving

• Precision Maneuvering: Operate a specialized yard tractor (yard mule/hostler) to move 53-foot trailers and shipping containers throughout the yard.

• Strategic Staging: Maintain an organized yard layout to ensure efficient flow and accessibility for incoming and outgoing shipments.

• Equipment Inspections: Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of yard tractors and trailers to ensure safety and mechanical integrity.

• System Tracking: Utilize Yard Management Systems ( YMS ) to log trailer movements and track inventory locations accurately.

• High-Traffic Navigation: Safely navigate equipment through high-traffic zones while adhering to strict yard safety protocols.

Warehouse & Logistics Operations

• Material Handling: Operate both sit-down and stand-up forklifts to load, unload, and stack palletized freight.

• Freight Staging: Use pallet jacks and dollies to organize and stage outbound shipments for delivery.

• Inventory Management: Utilize Warehouse Management Systems ( WMS ) to process shipments and maintain digital records of stock movement.

• Manual Labor: Perform physical tasks including manual lifting, carrying, and positioning of items weighing up to 50 pounds .

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs

Skills

• Yard Driver
• Yard Jockey
• Yard Hostler
• Sit Down Forklifts
• Stand Up Forklifts
• Material Handling
• Inventory
• Cherry Picking
• Cycle Counting

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 4 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.