Yard Jockey (CDL)

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with match

Stock purchase program

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is hiring a Yard Jockey (CDL) in Riverside, CA. This hourly role starts at $28.85 per hour and is paid weekly. The job involves moving drop trailers, maintaining safety, and ensuring inventory integrity while supporting occasional forklift tasks.

As part of the ScottsMiracle-Gro team, you may work overtime and some weekend hours during peak season, with benefits and a strong team culture in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a CDL license.
• Customer service focus is required.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs or more.
• Overtime and some weekend hours during peak season may be required.
• Safely maneuver a tractor and trailer in a compact yard area.

Responsibilities

• Move all drop trailers in/out of dock door locations per shipping/receiving instructions.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area per OSHA/MSDS guidelines.
• Provide excellent inventory integrity for inbound/outbound trailers and reduce errors.
• Conduct pre- and post-shift safety inspections and document findings.
• Complete yard checks daily and ensure trailers are segregated per internal processes.
• Lift and open trailer doors; back trailers safely; may assist in forklift operations.

Skills

CDL

Customer service

Ability to lift 55 lbs

Overtime & weekend availability

Safe tractor operation

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

We are looking for a Yard Jockey (CDL) to join our ScottsMiracle-Gro team in Riverside,CA!

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job.

This hourly role follows the Scotts step pay progression scale and typically starts at $28.85 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

In this role you will:

• Move all drop trailers in/out of dock door locations in conjunction with shipping/receiving instructions.
• Perform his/her duties consistent with the values and mission of the corporation.
• Maintain a clean, neat, orderly and safe work area. Conduct operations in accordance with OSHA, MSDS, and any trade organizations.
• Provide excellent customer service by ensuring the integrity of the inventory of inbound and outbound trailers while minimizing errors.
• Perform and document pre and post shift safety inspections.
• Complete yard check daily.
• Ensure all trailers are segregated per internal processes.
• Lift and open trailer doors.
• Frequently bend to place and remove wheel chocks.
• Safely enter and exit yard tractor numerous times per shift.
• Safely maneuver equipment with good backing skills.
• May also assist in warehouse responsibilities as needed including forklift operation. Skills and qualifications

The perfect person will have:

• Ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs or more.
• Ability to work overtime and some weekend hours during peak season.
• Safely maneuver a tractor and trailer combination vehicle in a compact yard area.
• Customer service Focus.

What we do for you (just to name a few cool ones):

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date
• Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support
• 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting
• Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value
• $600 annual wellness reimbursement program
• Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy
• Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family
• Eligibility for the above benefits may vary based on full-time/part-time status or additional factors.

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Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.

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Notification to Agencies:

Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.