Night Yard Jockey Driver — 2nd Shift

Perdue Farms, Inc.; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Foods is hiring a Jockey Driver to keep our distribution operations moving with accuracy and safety. You will shuttle full and empty trailers between holding areas, docks, and parking locations, while supporting the team as needed.

The role involves operating jockey trucks, updating YMS in real time, and performing pre/post vehicle checks. A valid driver’s license and warehouse experience are required; CDL is preferred. Benefits are available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Class A CDL preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in a distribution warehouse.
• Experience in a poultry processing/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate jockey trucks to transfer full and empty trailers as directed by management.
• Update the Yard Management System (YMS) in real-time and perform yard checks twice daily.
• Conduct daily pre-op vehicle inspections, post-op cleaning, and manage reefers in the yard.
• Maintain communication with gate, dock office, and management to coordinate trailer rotations.
• Operate equipment safely per DOT requirements, including hours of service and load security.
• Use yard tractor computers and onboard tracking to log data and monitor vehicle movement.
• Assist vendors and service technicians as needed in the yard.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver’s license

Class A CDL

2+ years’ experience in a distribution warehouse

Experience in a poultry processing/manufacturing environment

Job description

Perdue Foods is hiring a Jockey Driver to keep our distribution operations moving with accuracy and safety. You will shuttle full and empty trailers between holding areas, docks, and parking locations, while supporting the team as needed.

The role involves operating jockey trucks, updating YMS in real time, and performing pre/post vehicle checks. A valid driver’s license and warehouse experience are required; CDL is preferred. Benefits are available.