Jockey Driver — Yard Trailer Shuttle, Rockingham, NC

Our company is hiring a Jockey Driver to keep trailers moving through its Rockingham, NC yard. You'll shuttle loaded and empty trailers between docks, holding areas and parking spots, and rotate into other department tasks as needed.

What you'll do

• Move trailers to and from processing areas based on management's schedule

• Log trailer locations in the Yard Management System and walk the yard twice a day to confirm everything is in order

• Complete pre-trip and post-trip checks, clean up after runs, and set reefer units as needed

• Stay in regular contact with the gate, dock office and management to keep trailer swaps on track

• Follow DOT rules on hours of service and load securement at all times

• Enter data into on-board tracking computers to monitor vehicle movement

• Help vendors and service techs working in the yard

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Valid driver's license

• Solid reading and writing skills for logging and paperwork

• Class A CDL preferred

• 2+ years in a distribution warehouse preferred

• Poultry processing or manufacturing experience preferred

Work environment

This job is outdoors year-round in all seasonal temperatures, with noise around 96.2 db. When working inside the plant, expect wet or damp floors, temperatures from 28°F to 100°F with varying humidity, product handling in the 25°F to 50°F range, and noise between 50 db and 110 db. You may be briefly exposed to low levels of carbon dioxide or chlorine. The role involves standing for long stretches, lifting between 35 and 65 lbs to heights of 5" to 84", and possibly operating a stand-up lift for 9+ hours. Required safety gear must be worn at all times.

Equal opportunity

Our company considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.