Yard Jockey (CDL CLASS A : 6:00AM-6:30PM)

About the role

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to team members, customers, and consumer satisfaction. Since 1942, the company has produced delicious products across the country, maintaining small‑town roots and rural values. The team values hardworking, caring individuals who are passionate about customer satisfaction, reliability, and continuous improvement. The Yard Jockey position assists operations in an active trailer yard, operates a spotter truck, reports to the Warehouse Supervisor, and is based in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Correctly confirms the safe operational condition of vehicles and/or equipment before and after use
• Ensures vehicles and/or equipment and seal inspections
• Works with dispatch and warehouse staff regarding communicating, sequencing, and movement coordination
• Safely operates material handling equipment to load or unload materials and ensures proper closure of the trailer as necessary
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment
• Maintains the accuracy and integrity of the trailer yard through meticulous attention to detail and daily yard audits
• Accountable for food safety, food quality, and regulatory requirements for the position
• Encouraged to notify management about actual or potential food safety issues
• Adopts and maintains all SQF requirements for the position
• Empowered to work with supervision to resolve food safety and food quality issues within scope of work
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Experience in the food/beverage industry
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to multi‑task
• Proven organizational skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Growth and development potential
• 401‑K
• Life & Disability Insurance
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Fairs
• Gym Membership Discounts

Pay

• Sign‑On Bonus: $1,000, payable during the pay period following successful completion of 90 days of continuous employment
• Retention Bonuses: two additional $500 bonuses paid at 6 months and 1 year of employment, contingent upon active employment and good standing
• Annual Merit Increases: eligible for yearly performance‑based pay increases
• All bonuses are subject to applicable federal and state tax withholdings