Yard Jockey- 2nd shift

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for the safe hook up and movement of trailers on company property.
• Accurate temperature settings on cold storage trailers and communicating with Order Assembly, Transportation, and Quality Assurance regarding stored product.
• Familiar with and follow all safety procedures regarding motor vehicles and powered industrial trucks.
• Safe and efficient movement of onsite trailers.
• Prioritize staging of trailers in lot and at various dock locations.
• Manage and track trailer inventory (loaded, empty, dry, refrigerated).
• Daily yard checks in each drop area, communicating to the supervisor the status of the trailers in each area.
• Daily checks for trailers in need of inspection or repairs; this information will be relayed to the garage and transportation teams.
• Use a handheld two‑way radio to communicate with the plant, operations, or management.
• Track and document all trailer movements and provide daily activity to management.
• Meet performance requirements – moves per hour, on‑time departure.
• Stage trailers in compliance with the site plan and make recommendations as the trailer pool fluctuates.
• Train new hires and maintain a productive and positive work environment.
• Complete daily pre‑trip and post‑trip documentation for assigned tractor.
• Set appropriate temperature as directed for all refrigerated trailers at the time of loading and unloading.
• Assist route drivers with trailer retrieval if dropped in a difficult location.