Yard Jockey - Live Haul - 2nd Shift

Wayne Farms • Mississippi - Collins Plant, MS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Jockey moves trucks and trailers around in the loading area, spots incoming trucks, and assists in loading and unloading trucks as needed. This is an individual contributor role with required competencies: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal Savvy.

Requirements

• High School diplomas 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED