Yard Jockey- 1st Shift
Wayne Farms · Dobson
PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Yard Jockey moves trucks and trailers around in loading area, spots incoming trucks, and assists in loading and unloading trucks as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
- Move tractor trailer trucks and trailers around yard to load and unload
- Spot incoming trucks, relaying information to dock
- Assist with unloading an loading trucks as needed to help product flow to and from processing plantt
- Identify opportunities for improvement, present to appropriate leader, and implement, lead or participate in solution implementation
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in all areas where mandatory helping to promote a zero-accident culture
- Perform additional relevant duties as assigned
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- None. This is an individual contributor role with required competencies: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal Savvy
EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:
- High School diplomas or equivalent preferred
- CDL License in good standing and insurance
- DOT certification
- Forklift certifiable
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Experience in driving tractor trailer
- Basic math and computer skills
- Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization in a timely and professional manner; multi-lingual strongly preferred
- Ability to handle and resolve most issues in an efficient and effective manner while ensuring confidential information is relayed only on a need-to-know basis
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects, planning skills, and a high attention to detail
- Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
- Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
- Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work in a wet and cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC)
- Ability to stand for an 8 hour shift
- Will be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production