Yard Jockey: Trailer Yard & Spotter Operator

Lassonde Pappas & Company, Inc.; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Retention Bonuses

Annual Merit Increases

401-K benefits

Job summary

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc in Hendersonville, NC is seeking a Yard Jockey to assist operations in an active trailer yard, including operating a spotter truck. Reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and is based at our Hendersonville location.

The role requires a Class-A CDL and at least one year of yard jockey experience, with a focus on safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance in a food/beverage environment. Full-time position with benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid "Class-A" Commercial Driver’s License required.
• One year of experience as a yard jockey operator required.

Responsibilities

• Correctly confirms the safe operational condition of vehicles and/or equipment before and after use.
• Ensure vehicles and/or equipment and seal inspections.
• Work with dispatch and warehouse staff regarding communicating, sequencing, and movement coordination.
• Safely operate material handling equipment to load or unload materials and ensure proper closure of the trailer as necessary.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the trailer yard through daily yard audits.
• Accountable for food safety, food quality, and regulatory requirements for their position.
• Notify management about actual or potential food safety issues.
• Adopt and maintain all SQF requirements for their position.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Valid "Class-A" Commercial Driver’s License

One year of yard jockey operator experience

Job description

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc in Hendersonville, NC is seeking a Yard Jockey to assist operations in an active trailer yard, including operating a spotter truck. Reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and is based at our Hendersonville location.

The role requires a Class-A CDL and at least one year of yard jockey experience, with a focus on safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance in a food/beverage environment. Full-time position with benefits and opportunities for growth.