Yard Jockey Operator

Prestage•Camden, SC

12d

About The Position

The Yard dog driver is responsible for managing the movement and staging of trailers to and from the shelter, shipping dock, plant, and scales. The driver maintains order on the truck yard and stages trailers for operations. The yard dog driver ensures the safe and correct movement of trailers. The position reports to the CAS or Warehouse Supervisor w/ primary work schedule of Monday – Thursday (days) 6:00am – 5:30pm with flexibility to work overtime, early or late shift, and weekends, as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (Min.)
Working knowledge / experience in Yard dog equipment operation
Material handling & forklift experience– (required)
Strong experience operating/ troubleshooting yard jockey equipment
Solid understanding of food safety & animal welfare compliance
Self-directed team player w/ good communication / interpersonal skills
Able to work in fast-paced environment with minimum supervision
Basic computer and math skills
Lift / move up to 40 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs.
Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, stoop up to 10 hrs./shift
Work safely indoors & outdoors in varying temperatures; wet environment (e.g., 35-40 / 100 degrees)

Nice To Haves

CDL; truck driving experience (preferred)
CDL / Truck driving experience (preferred / not required)

Responsibilities

Operates with a safety-first mindset to move trailers to and from the yard and loading locations
Maintains order of the truck yard and stages trailers for operations.
Assists with docking / undocking trailers and ensures safe and correct movement of trailers.
Inspects containers and performs yard checks
Safely loads product onto trailers, keeps accurate load documentation & delivery paperwork
Keeps the equipment and storage lot clean and in proper order; completes on-going housekeeping
Works within GMP, safety, and USDA guidelines to achieve top quality work
Willingly learns new skills, cross trains others, and trains new vehicle drivers on safety procedures
Performs other assigned duties as directed by supervisor/manager