Yard Jockey – Day Shift, Weekly Pay

LACOSTA Facility Support Services; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

401K Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

LACOSTA Facility Support Services in Georgia is looking for a yard operator to support our warehouse operations. You will safely operate non-DOT yard trucks, perform daily inspections, move and position trailers, and place them at designated dock doors to keep production flowing.

This full-time role requires lifting 50+ lbs, the ability to stand and sit as needed, and strict adherence to PPE and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Must pass a background check and drug screening.
• Experience operating non-DOT yard trucks (yard jockeys/spotter trucks) is required.
• Experience maneuvering and positioning tractor trailers in a warehouse or manufacturing yard.
• CDL and current Medical Card are preferred but not required.
• Forklift experience is a plus but does not replace required yard truck experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate non-DOT yard trucks and other yard equipment within the mill.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and pre-operation checklists.
• Safely move, position, clean, inspect, and prepare trailers throughout the warehouse yard.
• Place trailers at designated dock doors following established procedures.
• Prepare dock areas for incoming shifts.
• Unload raw materials into the warehouse.
• Move finished production from conveyor lines to designated storage bays.
• Complete required documentation and promptly report equipment issues or maintenance concerns.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.

Skills

Non-DOT yard trucks operation

Background check

Drug screening

CDL preferred

Forklift experience

Lifting 50+ lbs

Job description

LACOSTA Facility Support Services in Georgia is looking for a yard operator to support our warehouse operations. You will safely operate non-DOT yard trucks, perform daily inspections, move and position trailers, and place them at designated dock doors to keep production flowing.

This full-time role requires lifting 50+ lbs, the ability to stand and sit as needed, and strict adherence to PPE and safety policies.