Jockey Truck Driver

POET • Savannah, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Jockey Truck Driver works independently to perform trailer movements within POET’s storage yard, helping move products for export and keeping operations safe and efficient. This is an on-site role at POET Terminal in Savannah, Georgia. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:45 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional weekend and holiday work required, including overtime and applicable holiday and double-time pay.

The driver moves 40-foot trailers, maintains movement records, assists over-the-road drivers, operates in crowded lots, and monitors trailer refrigeration units and yard-truck fluid and fuel levels. The role also includes trailer-door and seal handling, yard housekeeping and maintenance assistance, and supporting food safety, product quality, safety, and environmental compliance. Team members may be asked to assist with other tasks as needed.

The position is largely self-directed and requires following company policies, procedures, and safety requirements. The work environment may involve high noise, moving mechanical parts, dust, indoor and outdoor weather conditions, and chemicals. Due to the physical and safety-sensitive nature of the work, candidates must complete a physical and pass a pre-employment drug screen; random drug and alcohol testing also applies during employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Previous spotting experience.
• Knowledge of general warehouse practices.
• Knowledge of various types of equipment and their controls.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new programs.
• High personal integrity and effective interpersonal skills to interact with people at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to embrace and promote change, follow verbal and written instructions and procedures, work with hands, and work in a team environment.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills; innovative mindset; ability to think objectively and maintain self-awareness in uncertain situations.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasional lifting up to 60 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders, occasional bending, twisting, and turning while lifting less than 50 pounds, walking two or more miles per day, pushing brooms and shovels, standing for extended periods, wearing PPE, and using hand and power tools.
• Ability to comply with safety requirements in all work environments.
• Must complete a physical and pass a pre-employment drug screen; subject to random drug and alcohol testing during employment.

Responsibilities

• Safely back in and/or pull out 40-foot trailers as directed.
• Keep accurate records of containers and trailers moved onto and off of augers and truck scales.
• Interact with over-the-road drivers on the premises, providing assistance and direction.
• Maneuver a tractor and trailer in crowded lots.
• Set, record, and/or monitor trailer refrigeration units.
• Monitor yard-truck fluid and fuel levels and add fluids when necessary using a checklist.
• Safely open and close trailer doors; add, remove, and record seal numbers; and climb in and out of the yard truck many times per day.
• Keep the work area clean and perform housekeeping duties.
• Assist with maintenance of the assigned yard.
• Foster safe behavior and environmental compliance.
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET’s products and processes.
• Assist with other tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus opportunities, including quarterly profit sharing and Value Share; up to six bonuses per year for eligible team members.
• Paid time off, including 40 hours available on day one and biweekly PTO accrual.
• Paid holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, including individual and family plans and an employer Health Savings Account contribution.
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance and bonus programs for qualifying positions and/or locations.
• Safety and cold-weather gear reimbursements.
• Discounted home and auto insurance.
• Wellness program addressing mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements.
• Family-first culture and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED