Yard Jockey

Reyes Beverage Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Yard Jockey to join its dynamic team. This role is essential for ensuring the efficient loading and staging of trailers while maintaining proper temperature control. The ideal candidate will have some driving experience and a commitment to safety and organization. You will be responsible for loading trucks, maintaining the cleanliness of the yard, and assisting with various warehouse tasks. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Benefits

Complimentary Health Screenings

Qualifications

• 0 to 1 years of yard jockey or related driving experience required.
• Must pass a post-offer background and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently load and stage trailers for transport.
• Maintain cleanliness of warehouse and yard.

Skills

Yard Jockey experience

Driving skills

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Pay Transparency Statement:

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.

Position Summary:

The Yard Jockey efficiently and accurately selects and stages trailers for loading and transport while ensuring proper temperature control as needed. This position understands how to properly operate company equipment.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

1. Load trucks and strap necessary loads for each route
2. Back trucks into pit and park trucks into yard as needed
3. Assist with pallet building as needed
4. Check pallets after each truck is built
5. Clean trailers prior to loading
6. Assist with unloading trucks
7. Maintain organization of pallets and shells
8. Input data from the truck shipment into SAP
9. Assist with replenishment of product in the warehouse as needed
10. Maintain general cleanliness of warehouse and yard i.e., sweeping and scrubbing of floors, etc.
11. Ensure hand trucks and tow motors are charged and put in respective places for drivers
12. Ensure all Direct Store Delivery (DSD) routes have a fully charged mule on trailer prior to leaving the dock as needed
13. Load racks or shippers onto truck during the loading process
14. Other projects or duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience:

1. 0 to 1 years of yard jockey or related driving experience
2. This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test

Preferred Skills and Experience:

1. HS Diploma/GED

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.

Benefits:

At the Reyes Family of Businesses, our Total Rewards Strategy prioritizes the holistic well-being of our employees. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Paid Time Off, Retirement Benefits, and complimentary Health Screenings.

Equal Opportunity Employee & Physical Demands:

Reyes Holdings and its businesses are equal opportunity employers. Company policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. In addition, the Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments.

Background Check and Drug Screening:

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Pay Transparency:

Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business. Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.