Jockey Driver Shipping Jobs

Benefits Offered After 90 Days of Employment

Starting Pay: $17.00/ hour - Depending on Experience

Weekly Pay - Every Friday

The current normal work schedule is Sunday - Friday (day-shift). Overtime work may be required at times.

Must pass a background check, drug screen and 18 years or older.

Monitor yard for unsafe drivers and non-employees; notify management

High School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED), or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background

Experience in the transportation industry a plus although not required

Physical abilities include: standing, lifting, twisting, turning, climbing a ladder, etc.

Safely handle and maneuver tractor/trailers and other large equipment to facilitate the loading and unloading operations in the yard

Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections of the yard and dock equipment

Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills as well as the ability to embrace change.

One (1) year relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skill may be put to a lot of other uses!

Knowledge of general warehouse practices.

Knowledge of various types of equipment and their controls.

Specific physical requirements may include:

Practice all company environmental, security and safety requirements.

Be committed to lean practices and principles and the Fetzer Improvement System. (Standard Work, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Waste Reduction, etc.).

Assist in continuous improvement efforts and in sustaining those improvements throughout the supply chain value stream.

Assist in the loading/unloading of trucks.

Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

Assist with local pick-ups and deliveries.

At least 6 months of Jockey driving experience.

Must be able to obtain Jockey Driver Certification.

Structurally and safely operate Jockey truck at determined speeds to maintain plant operations.

Transport chickens from the holding sheds to the receiving area.

Provide special awareness to protect product, shipping docks, and all personnel involved.

Must be able to perform strenuous work in varying temperatures and weather conditions.

At least 6 months of Jockey driving experience.

Must be able to obtain Jockey Driver Certification.

Structurally and safely operate Jockey truck at determined speeds to maintain plant operations.

Transport chickens from the holding sheds to the receiving area.

Provide special awareness to protect product, shipping docks, and all personnel involved.

Must be able to perform strenuous work in varying temperatures and weather conditions.