Yard Jockey Operator

Prestage; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; 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 is seeking a yard jockey driver to manage trailer movements at the Camden facility. You will organize the yard, stage trailers for operations, and assist with docking, undocking, and safety checks throughout shifts.

Responsibilities include loading, documenting deliveries, and maintaining cleanliness while adhering to GMP, safety, and USDA guidelines. CDL and forklift experience are valued. This full-time role supports weekend and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating yard jockey equipment.
• Material handling and forklift experience required.
• CDL and truck driving experience preferred.

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

Skills

Yard equipment operation

Communication skills

Self-directed

Math skills

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

CDL

Yard dog equipment

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

Requirements

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)

Benefits

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