Shipping Jockey Driver
About The Position
The Shipping Jockey Driver safely moves empty and loaded trailers around a poultry processing facility yard, shipping docks, and designated parking areas. The position supports shipping and transportation operations by positioning trailers for loading and unloading, maintaining trailer flow, and following company safety, USDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA, DOT, and sanitation requirements in a refrigerated poultry processing environment. The role requires frequent interaction with shipping personnel, dispatchers, supervisors, and drivers, along with accurate trailer movement logs and documentation. The driver may also assist with shipping and warehouse activities during downtime and support inventory control and shipping efficiency initiatives. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver license.
- Experience with two-way radios.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of tractor trailers.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, and enter or exit vehicles frequently throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and refrigerated environments.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, a high-visibility vest, and steel-toe boots.
Nice To Haves
- Experience driving tractor trailers.
- CDL certification.
- Experience in poultry processing, food manufacturing, or warehouse distribution environments.
- Previous yard jockey, shuttle driver, warehouse, transportation, or trucking experience.
- Basic understanding of DOT safety regulations and trailer inspection procedures.
Responsibilities
- Safely move empty and loaded trailers between docks, staging areas, parking lots, and designated yard locations.
- Position trailers at loading docks for shipping and receiving operations.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on jockey trucks and trailers.
- Inspect trailers for cleanliness, structural condition, and proper temperature settings before loading.
- Maintain organized trailer flow and yard traffic to support efficient shipping operations.
- Communicate with shipping personnel, dispatchers, supervisors, and drivers about trailer movements and dock assignments.
- Ensure trailers are properly secured and docked before loading or unloading begins.
- Follow USDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA, DOT, sanitation, and company safety procedures.
- Immediately report equipment malfunctions, trailer damage, safety hazards, or accidents to management.
- Maintain accurate trailer movement logs and required documentation.
- Assist with shipping and warehouse activities as needed during downtime.
- Support inventory control and shipping efficiency initiatives within the department.
- Maintain cleanliness and safe operating conditions in yard and dock areas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
