Switcher / Yard Jockey

The Opportunity

The Switcher is responsible for safely moving trailers within the yard and operating material-handling equipment to support efficient warehouse and transportation operations. This position includes the operation of a stand-up forklift in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards to assist with loading, unloading, staging, and movement of freight.

The Company

CLIO Snacks is on a mission to make crummy food obsolete. Because real food can be convenient, and healthy food can be freaking delicious. CLIO makes dark chocolate-covered Greek yogurt bars -- a first-to-market, healthy, convenient and delicious snack. In other words, we're the type of people who eat yogurt with our hands. It's nice to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Move trailers between dock doors, yard locations, and staging areas using a yard jockey or hostler truck
• Spot inbound, outbound, and empty trailers at assigned dock doors according to operational schedules
• Operate a stand-up forklift to load, unload, move, and stage freight
• Conduct required pre-use inspections of yard trucks, trailers, and forklifts prior to operation
• Follow safe lifting, travel, and always stacking practices while operating powered industrial equipment
• Communicate with warehouse, shipping, and transportation teams regarding trailer placement and freight status
• Verify trailer numbers, seals, and dock assignments for accuracy
• Maintain accurate yard and equipment movement records as required
• Immediately report accidents, near-misses, damage, or unsafe conditions to manager
• Maintain clean, organized, and obstruction-free dock and yard areas
• Comply with all company safety policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Perform additional warehouse or yard duties as assigned
• Compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) as defined under the U.S. DOT.

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Valid driver's license (CDL)
• Demonstrated experience operating a stand-up forklift (reach or similar)

Why You Should Join Us

• Hands-on experience in the food industry.
• Exposure to real-world product development challenges.
• Opportunity to work with a passionate and innovative team.
• A people-centered company and culture.
• Genuinely great coworkers who want to see the company and each other succeed.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurances, short term disability, long term disability, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement
• Chance to make a significant impact on the direction and growth of the company.
• A fridge full of delicious yogurt bars for your enjoyment (and inspiration!).
• We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. 

Compensation

• $24.50 – $27.00 / hour
• The above salary is based on a good faith estimate made at publication and may be modified in the future. The pay offered to a candidate may vary depending on factors such as education, experience, and geographic location.