Jockey Driver Shipping

Mountaire•Selbyville, DE

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Primary Purpose Load and unload shipments in the transport process to designated shipping docks. Must be able to back up into tight and/or dark spaces. Other duties include filling 11 dock doors and fulfilling any additional tasks assigned by management. Major Duties & Responsibilities Structurally and safely operate Jockey truck at determined speeds to maintain plant operations. Transport chickens from the holding sheds to the receiving area. Provide special awareness to protect product, shipping docks, and all personnel involved. Must be able to perform strenuous work in varying temperatures and weather conditions. Follow all company safety policies, S.O.P regulations, as well as support Goal Zero mission statement. Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance. Mountaire Overview Mountaire Corporation and its operating affiliate, Mountaire Farms Inc. (collectively, “Mountaire Farms” or “Mountaire”), are agricultural food production and processing companies providing competitive jobs to almost 10,000 dedicated employees at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
At least 6 months of Jockey driving experience.
Must be able to obtain Jockey Driver Certification.
Must be able to back trailers up in the dark and into tight spaces.
Must be able to lift between 40 - 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

Load and unload shipments in the transport process to designated shipping docks.
Back up into tight and/or dark spaces.
Fill 11 dock doors
Fulfill additional tasks assigned by management.
Structurally and safely operate Jockey truck at determined speeds to maintain plant operations.
Transport chickens from the holding sheds to the receiving area.
Provide special awareness to protect product, shipping docks, and all personnel involved.
Perform strenuous work in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
Follow all company safety policies, S.O.P regulations, as well as support Goal Zero mission statement.