RELIEF JOCKEY
Company: HP Hood
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary:The Relief Jockey position has a variety of
different assignments which are assigned based on the training
level of the employee and business needs in support of achieving
the goals of the Portland, ME distribution department. This job
description is meant to serve as an outline of the duties and
responsibilities that a Relief Jockey may be required to perform
during the course of their workday but is not all inclusive of the
Relief Jockey responsibilities.Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:--- Drive trucks and trailers back and forth from
our offsite storage to the manufacturing facility for loading,
checking for product safety, while complying with all safety
guidelines.--- Complete regional day trips from the Portland, ME
manufacturing facility to locations in New England including
customer distribution centers, HP Hood manufacturing plants,
distribution depots and water tank trips.--- Aiding to move
equipment to and from the Portland facility's service providers
Ryder, Penske, and Wagon Masters.--- Complete a walk-around safety
check of all vehicles to include wheels, doors, reefer unit on/off,
load bars, etc.--- Truck, once full, is parked and switched on,
plugged in and operational to maintain product integrity.--- Review
load sheets for delivery routes and verify correct product(s) and
amounts are loaded to assigned trailers.--- Continuously check for
and remove damaged goods to ensure that only quality product is
being shipped to customers.--- Pull empty and full milk cases
stacked 7 high (up to 200 lbs) with repetition.--- Dispose of
returned product by manually dumping into disposal system using
repetitive motion. --- Wash trailers/trucks after unloading empty
cases.--- Perform empty case audits in the Portland case room when
needed--- Responsible for helping to collect reefer hours and
trailer mileage when needed, approx. once monthly--- Responsible
for the safe operation of the Company vehicle while complying with
all company, State and Federal regulations.--- Must represent the
Company in a courteous, ethical and professional manner at all
times.--- Must keep a vehicle operation log and report any
necessary maintenance or other challenges to the Distribution
Supervisor daily and complete all necessary reports as required by
DOT and HP Hood LLC.--- Deliver all trailers ordered in a timely
manner and advise the Distribution Supervisor of any
recommendations for improvements or problems needing attention on a
daily basis.--- Keep accurate, daily records of accounts and cases
delivered and returned by customers--- Must be able to work
independently while supporting the Distribution Department.--- Work
in a cooperative manner with managers, supervisors and peers.---
Perform assigned duties satisfactorily and in a timely manner.---
Maintain a clean & safe work environment.--- Perform all other
related duties as assigned.Education and Experience: --- GED or
High School Diploma.--- Reading & writing proficiency (English
language) and ability to identify colors.--- Basic math skills.---
Ability to work well as part of a team.--- Good communication
skills.--- Multi-tasked Individual.--- Ability to work
independently with little supervision.--- Ability to work a
flexible schedule that changes dependent upon vacation schedules,
sick calls, personal days off and business need.--- Experience
driving commercial vehicles and a CDL.Skills and Competencies:---
Follow all company safety policies and procedures.--- Execute
assigned duties with minimal supervision.--- Available for required
overtime to support business needs and/or critical situations.---
Available to cover sick call outs as needed.--- Perform assigned
duties satisfactorily and in a timely manner.--- Perform assigned
duties following "Good Manufacturing Practices."--- Actively
participate in special teams representing the distribution
department.--- Maintain a clean & safe work environment.--- Perform
all other related duties as assigned.Other Information/Physical
Requirements:--- Ability to move at a quick pace.--- Standing: Long
periods (up to 8 hours).--- Sitting: when assigned to operate
vehicles, fork-lifts or similar equipment. (if qualified)---
Walking: Frequently.--- Bending, Twisting & Stretching:
Frequently.--- Lifting: Heavy (50 lbs): occasionally.--- Carrying:
Heavy (40-60 lbs.): occasionally.--- Pushing/Pulling: up to
approximately 200 lbs. drag weight without assistance: frequently
and wheeled weight up to approximately 800 lbs.: occasionally.---
Environment: Refrigerated and non-refrigerator areas with
temperature variations from 34 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.Comp:
$1,560.53 for the first 12wks; $1,818.50/wk. thereafterSchedule:
Subject to change to match department needs. Between 40 and 50hrs
per week.HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"
Keywords: HP Hood, Portland , RELIEF JOCKEY, Other , Portland, Maine
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