Yard Jockey Operator

Prestage; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Prestage in Camden, SC is seeking a Yard Jockey Driver to manage movement and staging of trailers within the yard, dock area, and plant. The role emphasizes safe trailer handling and maintaining an organized yard to support production and shipping operations.

Successful candidates will have experience with yard jockey equipment, material handling, and forklift operation; CDL is preferred. The position offers a daytime schedule with potential overtime and weekend shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience operating yard jockey equipment.
• Forklift experience and material handling skills are required.
• CDL and truck driving experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate with a safety-first mindset to move trailers within yard and loading locations.
• Maintain order of the truck yard and stage trailers for operations.
• Assist with docking/undocking trailers and ensure safe movement of trailers.
• Partner with crane operator to hook/unhook cages and assist with cleaning and prep.
• Inspect containers and perform yard checks; ensure accurate load documentation.

Skills

Yard jockey operation

CDL/Truck driving

Safety awareness

Interpersonal communication

Basic math/computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

General:

The yard jockey driver is responsible for managing the movement and staging of trailers to and from the shelter, shipping dock, plant, and scales. The driver maintains order on the truck yard and stages trailers for operations. The yard jockey driver ensures the safe and correct movement of trailers. The position reports to the CAS or Warehouse Supervisor w/ primary work schedule of Monday - Thursday (days) 6:00am - 5:30pm with flexibility to work overtime, early or late shift, and weekends, as needed.

Specific Duties / Responsibilities:

• Operates with a safety-first mindset to move trailers to and from the yard and loading locations
• Maintains order of the truck yard and stages trailers for operations
• Assists with docking / undocking trailers and ensures safe and correct movement of trailers
• Partners with crane operator to hook / unhook cages & assists w/ cleaning cages / trailers as required
• Inspects containers and performs yard checks
• Safely loads product / cages onto trailers, keeps accurate load documentation & delivery paperwork
• Keeps the equipment and storage lot clean and in proper order; completes on-going housekeeping
• Works within GMP, safety, and USDA guidelines to achieve top quality work
• Willingly learns new skills, cross trains others, and trains new vehicle drivers on safety procedures
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by supervisor/manager

Education:

• High school diploma or GED (Min.);

Experience:

• Working knowledge / experience in Yard dog equipment operation

• Material handling & forklift experience- (required)

• CDL; truck driving experience (preferred)

Skills/Abilities/Attributes:

• Strong experience operating/ troubleshooting yard jockey equipment
• CDL / Truck driving experience (preferred / not required)
• Solid understanding of food safety & animal welfare compliance
• Self-directed team player w/ good communication / interpersonal skills
• Able to work in fast-paced environment with minimum supervision
• Basic computer and math skills

Physical Requirements:

• Lift / move up to 40 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, stoop up to 12 hrs./shift
• Work safely indoors & outdoors in varying temperatures; wet environment w/ a distinct odor (e.g., 35-40 / 100 degrees)

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Wellness Resources