Yard Jockey Operator

Prestage; Camden (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; 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 the movement and staging of trailers across the yard, dock, and plant areas. The role emphasizes safety, accurate load documentation, and collaboration with crane operators to ensure efficient operations.

Ideal candidates have CDL/truck experience (preferred), forklift proficiency, and a solid understanding of food safety and animal welfare requirements. The position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Yard dog equipment operation experience required.
• Forklift and material handling experience required.
• CDL and truck driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers safely between yard, shelter, dock, plant, and scales.
• Maintain order on truck yard and stage trailers.
• Dock/undock trailers and ensure safe movement of trailers.
• Coordinate with crane operator to hook/unhook cages; assist with cleaning.
• Inspect containers and perform yard checks.
• Load product onto trailers and manage documentation.
• Keep equipment and lot clean; perform housekeeping.
• Follow GMP, safety, and USDA guidelines.
• Learn new skills, cross-train others, and train new drivers on safety.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor/manager.

Skills

Yard dog operation

CDL/truck driving

Food safety & animal welfare

Communication/interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Basic computer/maths

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

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