Yard DriverJockey Shipping 2nd shift Acorn

Yard Driver/JockeyJobDescription

Job Title:Yard Driver/Jockey
Department:Shipping/Transportation / Logistics
Reports To:Shipping Supervisor
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Location:On Site / Both Plants
Work Arrangement:In Person
Shift / Schedule:2nd Shift
Travel Requirements:Travel Between Plants
Employment Type:Full-time

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope

The Yard Driver / Jockeyis responsible forsafely moving trailers containers and trucks throughout the yard shipping area trailer parking area and other assigned locations to support plant shipping transportation andlogisticsoperations. This role helps ensure empty and full containers are positioned properly trailers are moved safely and efficiently and equipment ismaintainedin safe operatingcondition.

This position requires a current Class A Virginia Commercial Drivers License and compliance with DOT OSHA company safety health and environmental addition to completing the standard application candidates must also complete the required CDL background application for review.

CDL Background Application
Responsibilities

• Drive trucks around the yard to switch empty and full containers to and from shipping areas and trailer parking areas.

• Move trailers safely and efficiently to support shipping receiving production andlogisticsneeds.

• Drive trailers that require maintenance or service to third-party repair providers as needed.

• Implement extreme weather countermeasures on live poultry equipment.

• Perform daily housekeeping of assigned trailers and tractors.

• Operate a forklift when necessary and authorized.

• Maintain all logs and records as required by law and company policy.

• Ensure equipment is in safe operating condition and meets or exceeds DOT and OSHA standards.

• Follow all safety health and environmental procedures policies and practices.

• Establish andmaintaincooperative and effective working relationships with team members supervisors vendors and others contacted during work assignments.

• Perform general labor duties outdoors and in various weather conditions as needed.

• Perform physical labor including climbing ladders bending kneeling reaching standing forlong periods walking lifting and carrying boxes tools equipment and materials.

• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits:Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members health financial well-being and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payrollpaid time off and sick leavesemi-subsidized medical coverage dental and vision plan options a 401(k) plan with company matchHSA and FSAeducation reimbursement opportunities employeeassistanceprograms (EAP) and internal learning development and career growth programs.

All benefits programs and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements plan terms and company policies and may be changed amended ordiscontinuedby Farmer Focus at any time.

Qualifications

• Current Class A Virginia Commercial Drivers License.

• Motor vehicle record requirement of MVR 5.

• Ability to completeCDL background application.

• Ability to perform general labor duties outdoors and in various weather conditions.

• Ability to safely drive trucks trailers and containers around the yard and assigned areas.

• Ability tomaintainall logs and records as required by law and company policy.

• Ability to follow DOT OSHA safety health environmental and company requirements.

• Ability to ensure assigned equipment is in safe operatingcondition.

• Ability toestablishand maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.

• Ability to work assigned days and shifts includingsome weekends.

• Ability to occasionallylift upto 50 pounds.

• Ability to reach above shoulder level.

• Ability to perform physical labor including climbing ladders bending kneeling reaching standing forlong periods walking lifting and carrying boxes tools equipment and materials.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Related yard driver jockey shuttle driver transportation shipping warehouselogistics or CDL driving experience.

• Forklift operation experience.

• Experience moving trailers in a manufacturing production food processing poultry processing transportation or warehouse environment.

• Experience completing driver logs equipment checks or transportation-related documentation.

• Familiarity with DOT and OSHA safety requirements.

New team members must be able to pass a drugalcoholand background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.