Yard Driver/Jockey - 1st shift Acorn

Farmer Focus•Harrisonburg, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Driver/Jockey safely moves trailers, containers, and trucks throughout the yard, shipping area, trailer parking area, and other assigned locations to support plant, shipping, transportation, and logistics operations. The role ensures empty and full containers are positioned properly, trailers are moved safely and efficiently, and equipment is maintained in safe operating condition. The position requires a current Class A Virginia Commercial Driver’s License and compliance with DOT, OSHA, company safety, health, and environmental standards. Candidates must complete the standard application and the required CDL background application. Work is conducted primarily in yard, shipping, trailer parking, transportation, and plant support environments. The role includes outdoor work in varying weather conditions and may involve production, shipping, warehouse, and live poultry equipment areas. Hearing and eye protection, hair and beard nets, and other task-specific protective equipment may be required. Limited local travel may be required to move trailers to third-party repair providers or support transportation needs. The position is full-time, on site at both plants, and assigned to first shift, with some weekends possible. Compensation is $27.50 per hour.

Requirements

Current Class A Virginia Commercial Driver’s License.
Motor vehicle record requirement of MVR +5.
Ability to complete the required CDL background application.
Ability to perform general labor duties outdoors and in various weather conditions.
Ability to safely drive trucks, trailers, and containers around the yard and assigned areas.
Ability to maintain logs and records as required by law and company policy.
Ability to follow DOT, OSHA, safety, health, environmental, and company requirements.
Ability to ensure assigned equipment is in safe operating condition.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
Ability to work assigned days and shifts, including some weekends.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and reach above shoulder level.
Ability to perform physical labor, including climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, reaching, standing for long periods, walking, and lifting and carrying boxes, tools, equipment, and materials.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must pass post-offer drug, alcohol, and background screening before starting employment.
Employment eligibility must be verified by the end of the employee’s third day of work.

Nice To Haves

Related yard driver, jockey, shuttle driver, transportation, shipping, warehouse, logistics, or CDL driving experience.
Forklift operation experience.
Experience moving trailers in a manufacturing, production, food processing, poultry processing, transportation, or warehouse environment.
Experience completing driver logs, equipment checks, or transportation-related documentation.
Familiarity with DOT and OSHA safety requirements.

Responsibilities

Drive trucks around the yard to move empty and full containers to and from shipping areas and trailer parking areas.
Move trailers safely and efficiently to support shipping, receiving, production, and logistics needs.
Drive trailers requiring maintenance or service to third-party repair providers as needed.
Implement extreme-weather countermeasures on live poultry equipment.
Perform daily housekeeping of assigned trailers and tractors.
Operate a forklift when necessary and authorized.
Maintain logs and records as required by law and company policy.
Ensure equipment is in safe operating condition and meets or exceeds DOT and OSHA standards.
Follow safety, health, and environmental procedures, policies, and practices.
Establish and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with team members, supervisors, vendors, and others contacted during work assignments.
Perform general labor duties outdoors and in various weather conditions as needed.
Perform physical labor, including climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, reaching, standing for long periods, walking, and lifting and carrying boxes, tools, equipment, and materials.
Perform other tasks as assigned.