Trailer Yard Jockey: Safe, Efficient Yard Ops Leader

Prestage; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Prestage is seeking a yard jockey driver to manage trailer movements at the Camden facility. You will organize the yard, stage trailers for operations, and assist with docking, undocking, and safety checks throughout shifts.

Responsibilities include loading, documenting deliveries, and maintaining cleanliness while adhering to GMP, safety, and USDA guidelines. CDL and forklift experience are valued. This full-time role supports weekend and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating yard jockey equipment.
• Material handling and forklift experience required.
• CDL and truck driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates with a safety-first mindset to move trailers to and from the yard and loading locations.
• Maintains order of the truck yard and stages trailers for operations.
• Assists with docking / undocking trailers and ensures safe and correct movement of trailers.
• Partners with crane operator to hook / unhook cages & assists w/ cleaning cages / trailers as required.
• Inspects containers and performs yard checks.
• Safely loads product / cages onto trailers, keeps accurate load documentation & delivery paperwork.
• Keeps the equipment and storage lot clean and in proper order; completes on-going housekeeping.
• Works within GMP, safety, and USDA guidelines to achieve top quality work.
• Willingly learns new skills, cross trains others, and trains new vehicle drivers on safety procedures.
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by supervisor/manager

Skills

Yard equipment operation

Communication skills

Self-directed

Math skills

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

CDL

Yard dog equipment

Job description

Prestage is seeking a yard jockey driver to manage trailer movements at the Camden facility. You will organize the yard, stage trailers for operations, and assist with docking, undocking, and safety checks throughout shifts.

Responsibilities include loading, documenting deliveries, and maintaining cleanliness while adhering to GMP, safety, and USDA guidelines. CDL and forklift experience are valued. This full-time role supports weekend and overtime as needed.