Pet Food Shipping Yard Jockey

JBS
Russellville, AL

Description

Position at Pilgrim's

Pet Food Shipping Yard Jockey

1st and 3rd Shifts

Pay: $19.75 (includes shift differential)

The Yard Jockey is responsible forplacing and removing trailers from Shipping doors following proper safety procedures, placetrailers on designated lots in yard area,and completeyard trailer monitoring walkthroughs. The driver must also perform duties for PilgrimsShipping department and Pet Food, following Pilgrim’s Shipping Supervisor instructions. The driver must also ensure truck is fueled, iflow fuel presents during job performance, the driver is expected to refuel truck.

This position requires long periods of sitting, bending, stretching, grabbing, and capacity to lift upto 40 lbs. Ensure stretching and warmup exercises constantly.

Person must meet the following criteria:

  • Must have experience in shipping
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required
  • Must be willing to work all hours scheduled
  • Must not have more than 3.5 attendance points
  • No disciplinary write-ups in the past 6 months
  • Must have experience with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel, SAP
  • Must be capable of performing simple math; add, subtract, multiply and divide
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Must possess the ability to understand and to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
  • Must follow safety rules and determine safe from unsafe work practices
  • Must be able to follow policies, e.g., company code of business ethics and conduct, internet email usage policies, and password protection policies
  • Must possess the ability to communicate and/or read and understand documents such as safety rules, work rules, HACCP regulations, policy, and/or procedure manuals
  • Must be able to perform the following essential functions with or without accommodations:
    • The driver is requiredto perform walkthrough on yardand complete Drop Trailer Monitoring Record. After this complete walkthroughevery 2 hours and document.
    • Before starting shift perform Truck Inspection Sheet andturn into supervisor. Use the Documents for Trailers pulled in/out and fill through shift.
  • Putting trailer on Door:
    • Go to yardlot and look for trailernumber.
    • Ensure trailernumber and number indicatedby supervisor matches.
    • -Drive over to trailer and position truck to engage.
    • -Put truck in Park position, andproceed to engage truck to trailer.
    • -Proceed to drive trailertowards indicateddoor.
    • -Align trailer with door, place truck on Park position
    • -Open trailer doors.
    • -Proceed to turn on trailer, put in Reverse mode and back up into assigneddoor.
    • -Once trailer is located indoor put truck in Park position and proceedto disengage.
    • -Inform trailer (indicatetrailer number) has been locatedon door (indicatedoor number) through radio.
    • -Retrieve and proceedto continue with duties.
  • Pulling trailer away from the Dock Door:
    • -Drive to designateddoor, ensure that trailernumber and door matches supervisordescription.
    • -Back up truck and position truck to engage.
    • -Put truck in Park positionand
    • -Proceed to engage truckon trailer.
    • -Driver must walk to outside door area and ensure trailer is not hooked uptodockdoor.
    • -Once confirmed, proceedto turnthe truck intrailer, put onDrive positionand pull away from door 30fts.
    • -Place trailer on Parked position and
    • -Close trailer doors and place seal.
    • -Proceed to turn on trailerand look for empty spot on lotto place trailer.
    • - Inform trailer (indicatetrailer number) has been removed from door (indicatedoor number) through radio.
  • At end of shift:
    • -Turn in Drop Trailer Monitoring Record.
    • -Turn in Documents for trailer pulled in/out.
    • -Communicate information oftrailers and doors to nextshift Spotter Driver.
  • Expected End Result:
    • The Spotter Driver must ensure trailers are placed/pulled from designated doors, keep yard trailer accountability, and ensure truck is fueled for Pilgrim’s and Pet Food locations.

EOE, including disability/vets

Posted 2026-02-23

Recommended Jobs

Sr. Business Analyst - Sales & Logistics

Canfor
Mobile, AL

You're a meticulous planner, skilled at dissecting complex issues with precision through analytical problem‑solving . Organized and perceptive, you navigate through challenges and ambiguity e…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-07

Internist for GME Continuity Clinic in Southeast Alabama

Palm Careers
Dothan, AL

Job Overview:  Full-time Internist needed for a GME Continuity Clinic in Southeast Alabama. Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive Internal Medicine services to patients in the Graduate Medical…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-16

Project Engineer (Warehouse Automation)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.
Birmingham, AL

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading manufacturer of material handling, automation & robotics equipment, seeking an experienced Project Engineer. With a competitive basic sa…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-11

Gastroenterologist

Gastro Health
Birmingham, AL

Join a Leading Private GI Group in Birmingham – A Thriving Southern City with Rich Culture and Outdoor Adventure About the Opportunity: This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, establi…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-01

Python Developer with Databricks

Cloud Analytics Technologies LLC
Alabama

Job Details Hybrid Role, 5+ year of development experience in Python is mandatory, with optional experience in Databricks and Azure cloud computing. Knowledge of database systems (e.g., SQL, No…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-29

Nurse Practitioner - Anniston AL

MRG Exams
Anniston, AL

Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Veteran Disability Assessments We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team in performing medical assessments for U.S. Veterans as part of the V…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-25

Assistant Manager- Dunkin

Las Vegas Petroleum
Birmingham, AL

Dunkin' Donuts is iconic brands known for delivering delicious coffee, donuts, and other treats. With a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, we pride ourselves on creating an enjoyable experie…

View Details
Posted 2025-07-17

General Manager - (RT2670)

RaceTrac
Montgomery, AL

Your Leadership. Your Store. Your Impact. At RaceTrac, our General Managers don’t just run a store - they lead a team, drive profitability, and create unforgettable guest experiences. If you’re a …

View Details
Posted 2025-10-15

Configuration Management Analyst

Lockheed Martin
Huntsville, AL

View Job Configuration Management Analyst Full Time Huntsville AL 35899 USA Posted 02/13/2026 Job Descriptionback to top Description:By bringing together people that use their passion …

View Details
Posted 2026-02-13

Production Data Analyst

Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation
Birmingham, AL

Overview: Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (“DGOC”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Diversified Energy Company PLC, a US-based company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock E…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-12