Yard Jockey

EMR Group; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and company holidays

Medical and dental insurance

Employer-paid vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

HSA and FSA with employer contribution

401(k) with company match

Job summary

EMR Group in Saint Paul, MN is looking for a dedicated Yard Jockey to support daily shipping and receiving. You’ll move and position van trailers throughout the yard using a tractor-trailer, place them at loading docks, and assist with trailer handling and inventory tracking.

This full-time, year‑round role requires CDL driving experience, forklift operation skills, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and the ability to work well both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• CDL driving experience required.
• Experience maneuvering trailers in a yard or similar environment preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts, loading/unloading trucks, or shipping and receiving.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and yard tractor.
• Able to lift and handle 50 pounds.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Move and position van trailers throughout the yard using a tractor-trailer.
• Maneuver trailers to the appropriate loading docks.
• Load and unload trailers using a forklift.
• Weigh and accurately record trailer inventory information for shipping and receiving.

Skills

CDL driving experience

Trailer yard maneuvering

Forklift operation

Shipping and receiving

Lift 50 pounds

Team & independent work

Job description

About the Opportunity

As a Yard Jockey at EMR, you’ll play a key role in our daily operations at our St. Paul site. In this role, you’ll be responsible for moving van trailers throughout the yard, positioning trailers at the appropriate loading docks, and supporting shipping and receiving. This role combines tractor-trailer operation, forklift operation and inventory processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Move and position van trailers throughout the yard using a tractor-trailer
• Maneuver trailers to the appropriate loading docks
• Load and unload trailers using a forklift
• Weigh and accurately record trailer inventory information for shipping and receiving

Qualifications

• Previous CDL driving experience
• Experience maneuvering trailers in a yard or similar environment, preferred
• Previous experience operating forklifts, loading/unloading trucks, or shipping and receiving
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and yard tractor
• Ability to lift and handle 50 pounds
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment

Compensation and Benefits

• Monday – Saturday, 7:00am-4:30pm
• $25-28/hour, full-time, year-round
• PTO and 9 paid company holidays
• Medical and dental insurance
• Employer paid vision insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• HSA and FSA with employer contribution
• 401(k) with company match