Yard Jockey - 2nd Shift

About the Company

For more than 125 years, Clemens Food Group has been guided by a simple principle: do the right thing. As a family-owned, fully integrated food company, we operate across the entire supply chain—from raising livestock to delivering finished products. We combine tradition with innovation to produce quality food and build a culture where people are empowered to grow, contribute, and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Safely move and stage trailers on-site, following all vehicle and powered industrial truck safety procedures
• Accurately set temperatures for refrigerated trailers during loading and unloading
• Communicate trailer status and cold storage details with Order Assembly, Transportation, and Quality Assurance teams
• Prioritize trailer staging at loading docks and throughout the yard based on operational needs
• Track and manage trailer inventory, including loaded, empty, dry, and refrigerated units
• Conduct daily yard checks and report trailer status to the Supervisor
• Identify trailers in need of inspection or repair and relay details to Garage and Transportation teams
• Use a handheld radio to communicate with plant personnel, operations, and management
• Maintain accurate records of trailer movements and provide daily activity updates to management
• Meet performance goals such as trailer moves per hour and on-time departures
• Ensure trailer staging aligns with the site plan; suggest adjustments based on trailer pool fluctuations
• Assist with training new hires and contribute to a positive, productive work environment
• Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and documentation for assigned tractor
• Support route drivers with trailer retrieval as needed