CDL Yard Jockey: Trailers, Yard Ops & Growth

Hawthorne Gardening Co.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and hol

Healthcare navigation and support

401(k) company match up to 7.5% with 1

Stock at 15% discount from market

$600 annual wellness reimbursement

Up to $30,000 for fertility/adoption/s

Up to 18 weeks family leave

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro in Riverside, CA is seeking a Yard Jockey (CDL) to move drop trailers, support shipping/receiving, and maintain a safe yard. The role pays hourly with weekly pay and starts at $28.85 per hour, with eligibility for benefits from day one.

You will perform safety inspections, assist in warehouse duties including forklift operation, and uphold OSHA and company safety standards while delivering reliable customer service and inventory integrity.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs or more.
• Ability to work overtime and some weekend hours during peak season.
• Safely maneuver a tractor and trailer combination vehicle in a compact yard area.
• Customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Move all drop trailers in/out of dock door locations in conjunction with shipping/receiving instructions.
• Perform duties consistent with the values and mission of the corporation.
• Maintain a clean, neat, orderly and safe work area.
• Conduct operations in accordance with OSHA, MSDS, and any trade organizations.
• Provide excellent customer service by ensuring the integrity of the inventory of inbound and outbound trailers while minimizing errors.
• Perform and document pre and post shift safety inspections.
• Complete yard check daily.
• Ensure all trailers are segregated per internal processes.
• Lift and open trailer doors.
• Frequently bend to place and remove wheel chocks.
• Safely enter and exit yard tractor numerous times per shift.
• Safely maneuver equipment with good backing skills.
• May also assist in warehouse responsibilities as needed including forklift operation.

Skills

Operate CMV

Lift 55 lbs+

Overtime/weekend

Maneuver tractor/trailer

Customer service focus

Job description

Scotts Miracle-Gro in Riverside, CA is seeking a Yard Jockey (CDL) to move drop trailers, support shipping/receiving, and maintain a safe yard. The role pays hourly with weekly pay and starts at $28.85 per hour, with eligibility for benefits from day one.

You will perform safety inspections, assist in warehouse duties including forklift operation, and uphold OSHA and company safety standards while delivering reliable customer service and inventory integrity.