YARD JOCKEY

∙ Elijah House Foundation; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a role focused on moving trailers and supporting yard operations in a fast-paced distribution environment. The position requires transporting trailers, applying seals, and maintaining accurate logs and daily yard reports to ensure smooth receiving and shipping processes.

Candidates should have basic math and reading skills, strong communication, and organization. CDL may be preferred; valid state license is required, with experience in distribution/logistics

Qualifications

• Valid state driver’s license required; CDL preferred.
• Experience in automated retail distribution center preferred.
• Experience in logistics environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports trailers to or from receiving or shipping as directed by the trailer locator.
• Applies seals to loaded trailers.
• Completes trailer movement log to submit to trailer locator/verifier.
• Completes daily yard reports.
• Meets and maintains safety, quality and productivity standards.

Skills

Basic math

Reading skills

Communication skills

Basic organizational skills

Education

Valid state driver’s license; CDL preferred

Job description

Work Where You Matter

Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.

Job Details

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Moves trailers to the correct location prior to and after loading and or unloading.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transports trailers, full or empty, to or from, receiving or shipping, as directed by the trailer locator.
• Applies seals to loaded trailers.
• Completes trailer movement log to submit to trailer locator/verifier.
• Completes daily yard reports.
• Meets and maintains safety, quality and productivity standards.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

• Basic math and reading skills.
• Communication skills.
• Basic organizational skills.

EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:

• Valid state driver's license required; commercial drivers license (CDL) preferred.
• Experience in automated retail distribution center preferred.
• Experience in logistics environment preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Lifting of up to 75 pounds.
• Continuous walking, standing, and sitting; walking long distances.
• Exposure to hot and cold conditions.
• Exposure to dust and noise.
• Bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling on a repetitious basis.