Yard Jockey-2

Wayne Farms LLC; Georgia; On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Georgia is seeking a Yard Jockey-2 at the Pendergrass plant. You will assist in loading and unloading trucks, spot trucks in loading docks, and work closely with supervisors and coworkers.

You must follow directions and be able to perform additional duties as needed. The role requires working nights, weekends, and extended shifts, with a need for forklift and DOT certification, a High School Diploma or equivalent, and basic math skills.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work unsupervised
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Must be forklift certifiable
• Must be DOT certified
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Poultry industry experience preferred
• Basic math skills required

Responsibilities

• Assist in loading and unloading trucks
• Spot trucks in loading docks
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers
• Follow directions and work in other departments as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Unsupervised work

Night/weekend shifts

Work ethic

Forklift certified

DOT certified

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Poultry industry experience

Basic math functions

Job description

## Yard Jockey-2Applylocations: Georgia - Pendergrass Planttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 2026-65601**PRIMARY FUNCTION:** Assist in loading and unloading trucks. Must always use and maintain personal protective equipment, and work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.**RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:*** When not driving trucks must assist in loading and unloading trucks,* Spot trucks in loading docks.* Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, coworkers* Do all tasks assigned by members of management* Must be able to follow directions and work in other departments as needed.* Must be able to perform additional duties as assigned.* **REQUIRED SKILLS:*** Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.* Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.* Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.* Must be forklift certifiable.* Must be DOT certified.**PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:*** High School Diploma or equivalent.* Relative poultry industry experience.* Basic math functions and skills.**SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:*** Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.* Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:*** Ability to work in a wet and cold environment (45oF, 4oC)* Ability to stand for an 8 hour shift* Will be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production### ### We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.### About UsA career that makes an amazing difference starts at **Wayne-Sanderson Farms**. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, **Wayne-Sanderson Farms** is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation.Our family at **Wayne-Sanderson Farms** is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities.Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with **Wayne-Sanderson Farms** by applying online today.