2nd Shift Yard Jockey - Hammond, LA

Wayne Farms•Mississippi - McComb Hatchery, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a 2nd Shift Yard Jockey for their Hammond, Louisiana facility. This role is physically based at the Hammond location and is not located in McComb, Mississippi. The Yard Jockey is responsible for moving trucks and trailers within the yard, spotting incoming trucks, and assisting with loading and unloading operations to ensure efficient product flow. The company is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety and professional development, offering a career that makes an amazing difference in feeding a growing world.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
CDL License in good standing
DOT certification
Forklift certifiable
Experience in driving tractor trailer
Basic math and computer skills
Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization in a timely and professional manner
Ability to handle and resolve most issues in an efficient and effective manner while ensuring confidential information is relayed only on a need-to-know basis
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects, planning skills, and a high attention to detail
Strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency
Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory
Ability to work in a wet and cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC)
Ability to stand for an 8 hour shift
Will be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production

Nice To Haves

Multi-lingual strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Move tractor trailer trucks and trailers around yard to load and unload
Spot incoming trucks, relaying information to dock
Assist with unloading and loading trucks as needed to help product flow to and from processing plant
Identify opportunities for improvement, present to appropriate leader, and implement, lead or participate in solution implementation
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in all areas where mandatory helping to promote a zero-accident culture
Perform additional relevant duties as assigned