Shipping Yard Jockey 2nd Shift

Shipping Yard Jockey

At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

The Shipping Yard Jockey is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of trailers throughout the facility yard to support shipping, receiving, production, and operations. This position ensures trailers are positioned at loading docks, staging areas, and designated parking locations as directed. The Yard Jockey plays a critical role in maintaining product flow, minimizing delays, and supporting operational efficiency while adhering to all safety, food safety, and animal welfare standards at the processing facility in Enterprise, AL.

Responsibilities & Essential Duties:

• Move empty and loaded trailers between docks, parking areas, staging locations, and designated yard locations.
• Ensure trailers are available at assigned docks according to shipping and production schedules.
• Remove loaded trailers from docks and position replacement trailers as needed.
• Conduct routine yard checks to verify trailer placement and inventory.
• Maintain accurate trailer location records and communicate updates to shipping personnel.
• Assist with coordinating trailer flow to minimize loading and unloading delays.
• Monitor trailer conditions and report damage or maintenance concerns.

What You'll Need:

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: 3+ years of experience in shipping, warehousing, distribution, or inventory control preferred; experience in poultry or food manufacturing, USDA/HACCP-regulated environments preferred.

Why Work for Pilgrim's?

• Schedule: 2pm-11pm, Monday Friday with occasional weekends.
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Hourly base rate: $18.40 + shift differential.
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; and
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Pilgrim's is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim's operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our Vision: To become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our Core Values Are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets