Yard Jockey - 2nd Shift
About The Position
We are seeking a dependable and safety-focused Yard Jockey to join our team. This role is responsible for the safe movement and staging of trailers on company property, as well as supporting the coordination of cold storage and transportation activities. The ideal candidate is organized, communicates effectively, and prioritizes safety in all tasks. About the Company For more than 125 years, Clemens Food Group has been guided by a simple principle: do the right thing. As a family-owned, fully integrated food company, we operate across the entire supply chain—from raising livestock to delivering finished products. We combine tradition with innovation to produce quality food and build a culture where people are empowered to grow, contribute, and succeed.
Requirements
- Dependable and safety-focused
- Organized
- Effective communication skills
- Prioritizes safety in all tasks
- Ability to follow vehicle and powered industrial truck safety procedures
- Ability to use a handheld radio
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and documentation
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a Yard Jockey role
- Experience in cold storage and transportation activities
Responsibilities
- Safely move and stage trailers on-site, following all vehicle and powered industrial truck safety procedures
- Accurately set temperatures for refrigerated trailers during loading and unloading
- Communicate trailer status and cold storage details with Order Assembly, Transportation, and Quality Assurance teams
- Prioritize trailer staging at loading docks and throughout the yard based on operational needs
- Track and manage trailer inventory, including loaded, empty, dry, and refrigerated units
- Conduct daily yard checks and report trailer status to the Supervisor
- Identify trailers in need of inspection or repair and relay details to Garage and Transportation teams
- Use a handheld radio to communicate with plant personnel, operations, and management
- Maintain accurate records of trailer movements and provide daily activity updates to management
- Meet performance goals such as trailer moves per hour and on-time departures
- Ensure trailer staging aligns with the site plan; suggest adjustments based on trailer pool fluctuations
- Assist with training new hires and contribute to a positive, productive work environment
- Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and documentation for assigned tractor
- Support route drivers with trailer retrieval as needed
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunity (EEO)
- Pre-employment screening process including background check and drug screen
- Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
