Shipping Yard Manager: Trailer & Forklift Lead

Pilgrim; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) match

Competitive base wage

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking a Shipping Manager to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced production environment. You will oversee shipping operations across three shifts, coordinate activities, maintain records, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance.

Responsibilities include moving trailers, operating forklifts, maintaining logs, and collaborating with drivers and supervisors to meet schedules. A hands-on leader who thrives in dynamic settings will grow with Pilgrim's.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid, non-expired driver's license.
• Experience in shipping, warehouse, distribution, transportation environments preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts and industrial equipment preferred.
• Ability to safely maneuver and position trailers in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and complete required documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

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, including trailer location, loaded/unloaded status, fuel status, damage reports, trailer condition, and other required information.
• Organize trailers within the parking and yard areas to maximize efficiency, safety, and accessibility.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe trailer yard by identifying and addressing housekeeping concerns and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Conduct pre-operation and post-operation inspections of yard equipment and complete all required inspection 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 trailer docking, wheel chocking, lockout/tagout, and securement procedures.
• Operate within USDA, HACCP, food safety, animal welfare, and company guidelines.
• Maintain awareness of pedestrians, equipment traffic, obstacles, and facility conditions while operating equipment.
• Accurately complete all required logs, inspection reports, trailer movement records, and other documentation in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, shipping personnel, drivers, and other departments regarding trailer movements, equipment status, and yard conditions.
• Promote a safe work environment by following all company, state, and federal safety requirements.
• Report accidents, equipment defects, maintenance issues, or safety concerns immediately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Adaptability

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Pilgrim's is seeking a Shipping Manager to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced production environment. You will oversee shipping operations across three shifts, coordinate activities, maintain records, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance.

Responsibilities include moving trailers, operating forklifts, maintaining logs, and collaborating with drivers and supervisors to meet schedules. A hands-on leader who thrives in dynamic settings will grow with Pilgrim's.