Yard Jockey - 1st Shift 5AM to 3PM

Daniels HealthEaston, PennsylvaniaOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 3 hours ago

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About this role

Daniels Health is offering a $3,000 new hire bonus for joining our amazing team in Easton!
 
We are seeking a reliable, hands‑on Class A Yard Jockey with a Class A license and experienced with maneuvering large trucks across the Easton, PA Plant as well as loading and unloading trailers and trucks!
 
925 Conroy Pl,
Easton, PA 18040
 
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What will your job involve?

- Safely maneuver trailers, yard trucks, straight trucks, and tractor-trailers (26'-53') throughout the yard and local facilities

- Perform daily trailer spotting, dock positioning, and yard organization to support efficient loading and unloading operations

- Conduct and document pre-trip and post-trip inspections while maintaining DOT compliance and accurate log records

- Execute local shuttle runs between plants, transfer stations, landfills, and other nearby locations as needed

- Load, unload, sort, and stage palletized and non-palletized materials while ensuring accurate inventory and waste tracking

- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment to support warehouse and transportation activities

- Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant yard environment, including debris removal and adherence to environmental regulations

- Accurately record manifests, waste counts, weights, and shipment documentation

- Inspect, clean, decontaminate, and prepare containers, transporters, and equipment for redistribution and reuse

- Collaborate with warehouse, plant, and logistics teams to coordinate trailer movements and support daily operations

- Follow all company, DOT, OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations, including proper PPE usage and incident reporting

- Communicate shift updates and operational status to ensure seamless handoffs between teams

What are we looking for?

- Class A license with a clean driving record and VALID DOT MEDICAL CARD

- Minimum 3 years experience operating trucks and trailers up to 53 foot

- Passing our 7 Year FADV review in the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse

- Experience with pre-trip and post-trip vehicle evaluations

- Experience with DOT compliance, logging hours, roadside inspections

- Can-do attitude with a strong customer focus

- Proven longevity in past employment

- TOUCH FREIGHT EXPERIENCE!!!

Why work for us?

- Job stability – as an essential service to healthcare we are a non-seasonal and stable business

- Opportunities for overtime

- Consistent work hours – Monday- Friday position, 1st Shift (5AM to 3PM)

- Benefits – Full time roles are provided benefits, sick leave and vacation leave from day one!

- DIRECT HIRE – This is a Full-time DIRECT HIRE of 40-50 hours per week!

- Competitive salary – This position is offering a $27.50 per hour!

- New Hire Bonus – Get an extra $3,000 after successfully completing your probation period!

Who are we?
 
We are a healthcare service company providing safety systems and regulated waste collections for hospitals and an array of customers within the healthcare industry. Our focus is delivering quality and safety-focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, improve infection control and reduce the environmental footprint of our customers. As a service to our customers we dispose and treat medical waste at our treatment facilities across the U.S.
 
If this sounds like the role for you, or somebody you know then we look forward to speaking with you!
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Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart  conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Daniels Health conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the post‑offer hiring process.