Yard Jockey Operator

Prestage•Camden, SC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The yard jockey 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 jockey 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)
Basic computer and math skills

Nice To Haves

CDL; truck driving experience (preferred)
Strong experience operating/ troubleshooting yard jockey equipment
CDL / Truck driving experience (preferred / not required)
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

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
Partners with crane operator to hook / unhook cages & assists w/ cleaning cages / trailers as required
Inspects containers and performs yard checks
Safely loads product / cages 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