Yard Jockey

Pbna; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Beverages North America in Michigan is seeking a covered logistics associate to jockey trailers, load trucks, and ensure safety and accuracy in outbound shipments. You will prepare for daily operations, handle paperwork, and coordinate with foremen to move materials and trailers efficiently.

The role requires a valid U.S. CDL when applicable, DOT compliance, and the ability to lift 20–50 lbs. This is an on-site position focused on safety and operational reliability.

Qualifications

• CDL required for operation and safe driving duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Compliance with DOT regulations and safety rules.
• Physical ability to push, pull, lift 20–50 lbs.
• Demonstrated safety-minded work habits.

Responsibilities

• Jockey trailers under direction of supervisor or foreman; load trucks as needed.
• Prepare for day activities and complete VCR for jockey truck and forklift if applicable.
• Organize and clean work area; maintain housekeeping standards.
• Move trailers between lot and dock doors as directed by foreman/supervisor.
• Move raw material loads to doors in coordination with supervisor.
• Install/remove trailer stands as necessary.
• Review BOL for product to be loaded and complete final certification for outbound loads.
• Process paperwork in NIS or hand to supervisor; stage pallets for truck loading.

Skills

CDL required

English communication

Safety compliance

Physical endurance

DOT regulations

Team coordination

Job description

Primary Job Accountabilities:

• Jockey trailers under direction of supervisor or foreman/ load trucks as needed and all other duties as assigned.
• Prepare for day:
• Complete VCR for jockey truck and forklift (if applicable)
• Organize and clean work area
• Trailer jockey:
• Move trailers from lot to dock doors and back to lot as directed
• Work with foreman and supervisor to move raw material loads to doors as needed
• Install/Remove Trailer Stands as necessary
• Trailer loading:
• Review BOL for product to be loaded
• Complete final certification for all outbound loads
• See foreman for out of stock items
• Complete load:Wrap any partial pallets when complete
• Process paper work in NIS (National Inventory System) or hand to supervisor
• Stage pallet and/or load into truck when ready
• Clean up:
• Complete partial pallets and put away mixed pallets
• Maintain proper housekeeping standards in work area

Basic Requirements:

• 18 years or older; 21 years or older if Valid U.S. CDL required
• *Valid U.S. CDL license with Non-Excepted Interstate Status (if applicable)
• Note: In all California locations except Stockton, both non-excepted intrastate and non-excepted interstate status are accepted for this position. In Stockton, CA, only non-excepted interstate status is accepted.
• Pass DOT physical and DOT Road Test (if applicable)
• Follow DOT regulations (if applicable)
• Job may in include pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying between 20 and 50 lbs. throughout the shift
• Ability to communicate effectively in English if CDL required
• Comply with all PepsiCo Beverages North America Safety Rules

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

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