Yard Jockey _ Driver Class A Belcamp, MD

Yard Jockey Driver Class A Belcamp, MD

Belcamp, MD 21017

Salary Range $28.00 - $32.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift 1st Shift Education Level High School/GED Category Logistics

Job Summary:

Chesapeake Spice Company is seeking a dependable and safety-focused yard jockey associate to support our distribution operations. In this role you will be responsible for safely moving and positioning semi-trailers throughout our facility yard, dock doors, and staging areas during our afternoon/evening shift, ensuring trailers are correctly placed for loading & unloading.

Responsibilities:

• Operate a yard truck (hostler/spotter) to move trailers to and from dock doors, drop lots, and staging areas as directed by dispatch or warehouse management.
• Hook and unhook trailer landing gear, airlines, and electrical connections; ensure all equipment is properly secured before and after every move.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections (DVIR) in compliance with DOT and Chesapeake Spice Company policies; promptly report and document any defects or damage.
• Communicate trailer status and yard updates to warehouse supervisors, and inbound/outbound drivers as needed during the shift.
• Adhere to all facility safety protocols, traffic patterns, and posted speed limits within the yard at all times.
• Assist with light warehouse or dock duties during downtime as directed by supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 2+ years in a distribution or warehouse environment, preferred
• Prior yard jockey or hostler experience in a warehouse or distribution setting, preferred
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Clean MVR with no major violations in the past 3 years
• Ability to pass DOT pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening
• Minimum 1 year of CDL driving experience (yard or road)
• Ability to operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles
• Forklift certification or experience operating material handling equipment, preferred
• Strong awareness of safe backing and spotting techniques
• Strong oral comprehension and expression skills
• Dependability with a sense of urgency
• Walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
• Push, pull, lift, & carry heavy product such as equipment, bags and drums weighing up to 100lbs
• Able to extend arms with hands over the head or at shoulder height
• Kneel, stoop, or bend downwards and forward
• Ascend or descend ladders and platforms
• Able to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds such as machinery alarms
• Near and far visual acuity required
• Work in an environment that is noisy, dusty and may contain spices with high heat intensity
• Withstand working in cold and hot temperatures for long periods of time
• Must be able to read and write English
• Able to work occasional weekends as needed