Yard Jockey Operator at Prestage Camden, SC

kozmetickesluzby.vecnakraska.sk - Jobboard; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Wellness Resources

Job summary

kozmetickesluzby.vecnakraska.sk - Jobboard is seeking a Yard dog driver in Camden, SC to manage the safe movement and staging of trailers. Responsibilities include operating equipment, maintaining order, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The position may require flexible hours and offers a range of benefits including health care and retirement plans.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, experience in yard dog operations, and material handling. The role includes physical tasks like lifting and standing for extended periods in various environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required.
• Working knowledge/experience in yard dog equipment operation is needed.
• Material handling and forklift experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage movement and staging of trailers to and from the yard.
• Maintain order in the truck yard and assist with docking trailers.
• Load product onto trailers while keeping accurate documentation.

Skills

Operating/troubleshooting yard jockey equipment

CDL / Truck driving experience

Understanding of food safety & animal welfare compliance

Good communication / interpersonal skills

Basic computer and math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

General

The Yard dog 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 dog driver ensures the safe and correct movement of trailers. The position reports to the CAS or Warehouse Supervisor with 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.
• Inspects containers and performs yard checks
• Safely loads product 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 10 hrs./shift
• Work safely indoors & outdoors in varying temperatures; wet environment (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