Yard Jockey – Evening Shift Trailer Mover & Spotter

Chesapeake Spice Co Llc; Belcamp (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Spice Company is hiring a dependable yard jockey associate in Belcamp, MD to move trailers within the yard, dock doors, and staging areas on the 1st shift. You will ensure trailers are positioned correctly for loading and unloading, while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include operating yard trucks, hooking/unhooking, performing DVIRs, and communicating status to drivers and supervisors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years distribution/warehouse experience preferred.
• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Clean MVR with no major violations in past 3 years.
• Ability to pass DOT physical and drug/alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Operate a yard truck (hostler/spotter) to move trailers to and from dock doors, drop lots, and staging areas as directed by dispatch or warehouse management.
• Hook and unhook trailer landing gear, airlines, and electrical connections; ensure all equipment is properly secured before and after every move.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections (DVIR) in compliance with DOT and Chesapeake Spice Company policies; promptly report and document any defects or damage.
• Communicate trailer status and yard updates to warehouse supervisors, and inbound/outbound drivers as needed during the shift.
• Adhere to all facility safety protocols, traffic patterns, and posted speed limits within the yard at all times.
• Assist with light warehouse or dock duties during downtime as directed by supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

English literacy

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Manual/Automatic transmission operation

Job description

Chesapeake Spice Company is hiring a dependable yard jockey associate in Belcamp, MD to move trailers within the yard, dock doors, and staging areas on the 1st shift. You will ensure trailers are positioned correctly for loading and unloading, while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include operating yard trucks, hooking/unhooking, performing DVIRs, and communicating status to drivers and supervisors.