Yard Truck / Jockey Driver (with Forklift)

Kelly Services; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated local Kelly support team

Weekly direct deposit

Optional healthcare, dental, vision, 4

401(k) options

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a dependable Yard Truck / Jockey Driver with forklift experience to manage trailer and container movements at the Pooler, GA facility. The role offers consistent day shifts, safety-focused operations, and regular weekly pay.

Responsibilities include moving containers, operating a yard truck and forklift, and maintaining accurate logs. Must pass pre-employment screening and have a clean driving record. Weekend-free schedule with daytime hours.

Qualifications

• 12 months of consecutive experience operating a Yard Truck/Jockey Truck.
• Prior forklift operating experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean MVR.
• Reliable, punctual attendance.
• Work outdoors across asphalt, concrete, and gravel lots.
• Willing to submit to pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the yard truck to move, spot, and stage loaded and empty containers between the yard and warehouse docks.
• Perform daily roll-on/roll-off procedures while adhering to plant speed limits (<15 mph) and safety standards.
• Operate a forklift to assist with warehouse sorting, staging, and material handling as needed.
• Conduct thorough daily pre-trip/post-trip inspections and maintenance checks on the yard truck.
• Maintain accurate scale logs and inventory records, including container numbers, tare/gross weights, and material types.
• Communicate with dispatch, warehouse leads, and plant personnel via two-way radio.
• Keep the storage yard clean, secure, and organized to ensure smooth plant flow.

Skills

Yard Truck Operation

Forklift Operation

Punctuality

Reliability

Tools

Two-way Radio

Roll-on/Roll-off

Job description

Yard Truck / Jockey Driver (with Forklift)

Location: Pooler, GA

Pay Rate: $21.00 / hour (Weekly Pay)

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Day Shift | No Weekends!)

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

Looking for consistent daytime hours, steady pay, and weekends off? We are currently hiring a dependable, safety-focused Yard Truck / Jockey Driver to manage trailer and container movements and support warehouse operations at our facility in Pooler, GA .

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate the yard truck to move, spot, and stage loaded and empty containers between the yard and warehouse docks.

• Perform daily roll-on/roll-off procedures while adhering to plant speed limits (<15 mph) and strict safety standards.

• Operate a forklift to assist with warehouse sorting, staging, and material handling as needed.

• Conduct thorough daily pre-trip/post-trip inspections and preventive maintenance checks on the yard truck.

• Maintain accurate scale logs and inventory records, including container numbers, tare/gross weights, and material types.

• Communicate continuously with dispatch, warehouse leads, and plant personnel via two-way radio.

• Keep the storage yard clean, secure, and organized to ensure smooth plant flow.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: At least 12 months of consecutive experience operating a Yard Truck / Jockey Truck.

• Forklift: Prior forklift operating experience required.

• Driving Record: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (MVR).

• Reliability: Proven record of excellent attendance and punctuality.

• Work Environment: Comfortable working outdoors across asphalt, concrete, and gravel lots.

• Screening: Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and comprehensive background check.

Kelly Perks & Benefits

• Dedicated local Kelly support team

• Weekly direct deposit

• Optional healthcare, dental, vision, and 401(k) options

• Access to Kelly partner discounts and employee perks

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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About Kelly

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affluent Training & Innovative Systems. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.