Yard Jockey / Material Handler (CDL Required)*$25.00 per hour to start*No Mandatory Overtime!

PFNonwovens; Hazle Township (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential $2/hr (9pm–9am)

Quarterly incentives bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

3 personal days after 90 days

3-day weekend every other week

3-day work week every other week

40 hours vacation after 6 months

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

On-site Café with made-to-order meals

On-site fitness centre

Job summary

PFNonwovens seeks an experienced Yard Jockey operator in Hazleton, PA to move trailers in and around docks and buildings. You will back trailers to doors, drop trailers, and may operate forklifts or related equipment while ensuring safety and DOT compliance.

Requirements include a valid CDL-A and clean driving record, with a willingness to work outdoors in all weather. The role offers a full-time, on-site schedule with a weekly work pattern and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL - Class A driver's license.
• Previous CDL - Class A driving experience a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with no infractions.
• Good communications skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to fill out all required DOT logs and reports.

Responsibilities

• Driving the yard jockey, transport trailers around the facility, on public roads and between buildings.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.

Skills

Good communication

DOT logs awareness

Safety conscious

Education

CDL - Class A license

Tools

Forklift operation

Trailer coupling

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on September 8, 2026

Locations

• Showing 1 location
• Humboldt Industrial Park
  Hazleton, PA 18202, USA
  
• On-site
• WEEKLY
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: YARDJ001877

Description

Purpose and role of job:

Responsible for operating a yard jockey to move trailers in and out of docks, around the yard and from building to building on public roads. Must be able to back trailers up to dock doors and drop trailers, often with other trailers on either side. May also be required to use other warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks, manual jacks and forklifts with box clamps, roll clamps and carpet poles.

Principal Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

• Driving the yard jockey, transport trailers around the facility, on public roads and between buildings.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.

Education and experience requirements:

• Must have a valid CDL - Class A driver's license.
• Previous CDL - Class A driving experience a plus
• Must have a valid driver’s license with no infractions
• Good communications skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to fill out all required DOT logs and reports.

Work Environment:

Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times. Will be required to be outside in all types of weather.

Physical Requirements:

• Raise legs high to climb up into yard jockey or onto other motorized equipment.
• Reaching into truck and/or trailer.
• Must be able to bend with knees.
• Use hands and arms to connect trailer to jockey and to drive.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to read and understand all safety requirements, hear sounds and see traffic signals.

PFNonwovens offers the following:

• Shift differential of $2.00/hour for hours worked between 9:00pm - 9:00am.
• PFN offers quarterly incentives bonus
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available on the first day of employment.
• 3 personal days after 90 days.
• 3-day weekend every other week.
• 3-day work week every other week.
• 40 hours of vacation after 6 months.
• 401(k) match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PFN has an on-site Café with made to order meals.
• On-site state-of-the-art fitness centre at no charge to team members.
• Holiday and company events provided by company.

A typical two week schedule is shown below: 9 - 9

Week 1:

• Sunday - off
• Monday - work
• Tuesday - work
• Wednesday - off
• Thursday - off
• Friday - work
• Saturday - work

Week 2:

• Sunday - work
• Monday - off
• Tuesday - off
• Wednesday - work
• Thursday - work
• Friday - off
• Saturday - off

Equal Opportunity Employer

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