CDL Jockey Driver

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Expertly operate jockey trucks to transfer full and empty trailers to and from processing areas in the order designated by management.
• Update the Yard Management System (YMS) in real-time and conduct yard checks twice daily to keep the facility organized.
• Perform daily pre-op vehicle inspections, post-op cleaning, and manage settings for refrigerated units (reefers) in the yard.
• Maintain constant contact with the gate, dock office, and management to coordinate smooth trailer rotations.
• Operate all equipment in a legal and safe manner consistent with DOT requirements, including hours of service and load security.
• Utilize yard tractor computers and on-board tracking systems to enter data and track vehicle movement efficiently.
• Aid vendors and service technicians as needed within the yard.

Minimum Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Class A CDL license.
• Strong reading and writing skills for accurate system entries and recordkeeping.

Preferred Education And Experience

• 2+ years’ experience in a distribution warehouse.
• Experience in a poultry processing/manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements And Environmental Factors

• Ability to Work outdoors year-round in seasonal temperatures.
• May be exposed to noise ranges up to 96.2 db.
• May be exposed to light intensity of less than 5' candles.
• When In a Plant Environment:
• Ability to tolerate exposure to wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• Ability to stand for an extended period and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs by reaching, bending, and pushing boxes.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection as required.
• May work in an environment with varying temperatures between 25 degrees and 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May handle products varying in temperatures between 25 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
• Occasional exposure to carbon dioxide vapors 10ppm and chlorine less than 20 ppm.

Benefits

• Base rate of $21.25 per hour, with opportunities for pay premiums, shift differentials and overtime where applicable.
• Annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).
• Competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Pay

• Base rate of $21.25 per hour.
• Opportunities for pay premiums, shift differentials and overtime where applicable.
• Annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

Schedule

• Monday-Friday 10:00pm to 6:30am.
• Potential weekends based on business need.