JOCKEY TRUCK DRIVER (NS Live Hang)

Key Responsibilities

• Maneuvering trailers to and from the shipping dock for loading and unloading product or moving live haul trailers with birds from the holding shed to the scale to weigh and into the live receiving area.
• Perform relocation of trailers in a safe and effective manner.
• Properly perform and document pre and post shift safety checks on trucks and equipment and document checks, reporting any defect or maintenance issues.
• Maintain radio contact as necessary, to receive instructions and coordinate movements.
• Monitor fuel use and refuel as necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and an organized work area.
• Maintain documentation of all food safety requirements.
• Maintain humane handling of live birds.

Minimum Qualifications (Education And Experience)

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior yard jockey experience preferred.
• Some positions may require a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent driving skills.
• Good physical stamina.
• A strong focus on attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and within a team-based environment.
• A strong dedication to safety protocols and adherence to OSHA regulations.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Manufacturing and/or Poultry Industry experience a plus.

Physical Demands

• Bending, squatting, stooping, climbing, crawling, and lifting up to 50 lbs. is required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands, arms, and fingers to operate equipment.
• Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in all weather conditions and temperature fluctuations.
• Must be physically capable of working extended hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends if needed.
• Must be physically capable of working in varying elements that could include damp, cold, wet, hot or warm environment and standing for long periods of time.
• This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in certain areas of the manufacturing environment.