Shipping Yard Manager – Forklift & Trailer Operations

JBS Foods; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekday schedule

Health benefits

401(k) match

Base pay

Career development

Better Futures

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is hiring a Shipping Yard Jockey Driver to lead yard and trailer operations in our Georgia facility. You’ll move and dock trailers, inspect equipment, and support shipping and production schedules while maintaining accurate logs and safe practices.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, forklift experience, and the ability to work across shifts with strong teamwork and communication. You’ll operate USDA/HACCP compliant processes and help keep the yard orderly and safe.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid, non-expired driver’s license.
• Experience in shipping, warehouse, distribution, or commercial driving preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts and industrial equipment.
• Ability to safely maneuver and position trailers in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate yard equipment to move trailers throughout the facility and designated yard locations.
• Move, stage, dock, and position trailers at loading and unloading locations to support shipping and production schedules.
• Retrieve trailers from designated yard locations and ensure trailers are available for scheduled loading and unloading operations.
• Inspect refrigerated and dry trailers prior to use to verify they meet safety, operational, and quality requirements.
• Fuel yard equipment and refrigerated trailers as required and maintain appropriate fuel levels for operational readiness.
• Maintain an accurate daily trailer inventory log and trailer condition reports.
• Organize trailers within parking and yard areas to maximize efficiency, safety, and accessibility.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe trailer yard and address unsafe conditions.
• Conduct pre-operation and post-operation inspections of yard equipment and complete required documentation.
• Operate a forklift as needed to support shipping, yard, and warehouse operations.
• Load damaged pallets and return materials using a forklift and transport them to designated locations.
• Support other departments as needed to meet operational and production requirements.
• Verify trailers are properly secured prior to movement and follow all procedures.
• Operate within USDA, HACCP, food safety, animal welfare, and company guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, shipping personnel, drivers, and other departments.
• Promote a safe work environment by following all safety requirements.
• Report accidents, equipment defects, maintenance issues, or safety concerns immediately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Forklift operation

Safety-conscious

Strong organizational skills

Teamwork

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Pilgrim’s is hiring a Shipping Yard Jockey Driver to lead yard and trailer operations in our Georgia facility. You’ll move and dock trailers, inspect equipment, and support shipping and production schedules while maintaining accurate logs and safe practices.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, forklift experience, and the ability to work across shifts with strong teamwork and communication. You’ll operate USDA/HACCP compliant processes and help keep the yard orderly and safe.