Yard Jockey - 1st Shift 5AM to 3PM

Daniels Health•Easton, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Daniels Health is seeking a reliable, hands-on Class A Yard Jockey with a Class A license and experience maneuvering large trucks across the Easton, PA Plant. This role involves loading and unloading trailers and trucks, performing daily trailer spotting, dock positioning, and yard organization to support efficient operations. The Yard Jockey will also conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, execute local shuttle runs, and operate forklifts and material handling equipment. Maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant yard environment, accurately recording documentation, and preparing equipment for redistribution are key aspects of the job. Collaboration with warehouse, plant, and logistics teams is essential for coordinating trailer movements and ensuring seamless handoffs between shifts.

Requirements

Class A license with a clean driving record and VALID DOT MEDICAL CARD
Minimum 3 years experience operating trucks and trailers up to 53 foot
Passing our 7 Year FADV review in the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
Experience with pre-trip and post-trip vehicle evaluations
Experience with DOT compliance, logging hours, roadside inspections
Can-do attitude with a strong customer focus
Proven longevity in past employment
TOUCH FREIGHT EXPERIENCE!!!

Responsibilities

Safely maneuver trailers, yard trucks, straight trucks, and tractor-trailers (26'-53') throughout the yard and local facilities.
Perform daily trailer spotting, dock positioning, and yard organization to support efficient loading and unloading operations.
Conduct and document pre-trip and post-trip inspections while maintaining DOT compliance and accurate log records.
Execute local shuttle runs between plants, transfer stations, landfills, and other nearby locations as needed.
Load, unload, sort, and stage palletized and non-palletized materials while ensuring accurate inventory and waste tracking.
Operate forklifts and material handling equipment to support warehouse and transportation activities.
Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant yard environment, including debris removal and adherence to environmental regulations.
Accurately record manifests, waste counts, weights, and shipment documentation.
Inspect, clean, decontaminate, and prepare containers, transporters, and equipment for redistribution and reuse.
Collaborate with warehouse, plant, and logistics teams to coordinate trailer movements and support daily operations.
Follow all company, DOT, OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations, including proper PPE usage and incident reporting.
Communicate shift updates and operational status to ensure seamless handoffs between teams.