Trailer Jockey

Job Description

Job Description

Why RealCold?

Established in 2022, RealCold was founded to address the unmet needs of the food cold chain sector. By combining high-growth strategic locations, state-of-the-art facilities, and exhaustive offerings that include traditional storage programs and diverse value-added services (including DTC), the company has positioned itself as a collaborative and integrated provider for food retailers, producers, and distributors. This mission is reinforced through its highly bespoke solutioning and customer-centric approach. The RealCold platform operates a national, omni-channel network, inclusive of traditional storage offerings, as well as comprehensive direct-to-consumer programs, which can reach the majority of U.S. consumers within 1- or 2-day ground service.

The Role:

The Trailer Jockey moves trailers to and from dock doors based on instructions from supervisors or the shipping office while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. Always ensure the cleanliness and adequate fueling of trailers.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

• Check/set trailer and yard temperature, add fuel if needed.
• Perform daily inspections on spotter trucks and equipment.
• Report defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to vehicles and/or equipment.
• Maintain logs of trailer movements and fuel.
• Communicate with appropriate departments on daily trailer movement.
• Check trailer inventory and report any irregularities on log forms.
• Assist on the docks and in the warehouse on an as needed basis.
• Perform sanitation duties on trailers as assigned.

Requirements of the Position:

• Six months of operating tractor trailers and/or heavy equipment experience
• Experience in a cold storage facility a plus.
• Proficient in operating warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, high reach, and pallet jacks.
• Forklift Certification (pallet jack or high reach) preferred with the ability to attain one upon hire.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid US driver’s license.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The ability to work in a team environment geared towards the common goals of shipping product/customer orders on time and in a safe manner.
• Interact in a professional, friendly and respectful manner.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and strong desire to succeed.
• Great work ethic.
• Ability to listen and take direction agreeably.
• Be on time to work and reliable.

Work Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be flexible and be able to work overtime.
• Must be willing to work weekends and evenings.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Dress code is relaxed with a few rules to follow for safety; comfortable, closed-toe shoes are required.

Work Environment:

Works in a cold storage facility with exposure to low to below zero temperatures. This job may involve occasional exposure to some disagreeable elements such as dust, noise, etc. Accidents are improbable other than minor injuries. Environment may be fast paced at times. You will be working around moving machines, order pickers and forklifts.

Physical Demands:

This is not an all-inclusive list, but it is intended to give an overview physical requirement for this position. Reasonable accommodation will be provided under appropriate circumstances and in accordance with applicable law. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Continually: Sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Continually: Speak and hear
• Continually: Lifting between 15 and 40 lbs.
• Continually: Maintain attention for long periods of time with constant interruptions
• Continually: Work in an environment of 34 degrees for up to 10 to 12 hours per day
• Occasionally: Reaching, pulling, bending, and twisting

What We Offer You:

• Comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Match
• Paid Time Off

RealCold is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We believe in providing employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.