Jockey Truck Driver

Job Title: Jockey Truck Driver

Are you looking for a fast-paced driving opportunity where your work supports the movement of products exported to more than 20 countries worldwide?

Join our team as a Jockey Truck Driver and help keep our operation moving safely and efficiently every day. They work independently to perform trailer movements within the storage yard.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:45 AM - 4:30 PM, with occasional weekend and holiday work required (includes overtime, holiday pay + double time pay)

This is an on-site role located in Savannah, GA. Responsibilities include:

• Safely back in and/or pull out 40' long trailers as directed.
• Keep accurate records of containers/trailers moved onto and off of augers and truck scales.
• Interact with over the road drivers arriving on the premises, providing assistance and direction.
• Maneuver in crowded lots with tractor and trailer.
• Set, record, and/or monitor refrigeration units on the trailers.
• Monitor fluid and fuel levels in tractor and add fluids when necessary using checklist.
• Safely open and close trailer doors, add/remove/record seal numbers, and climb in and out of the yard truck many times per day.
• Keep work area clean and perform housekeeping duties.
• Assist with Maintenance of assigned yard.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET's products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality.
• Since we're all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!

Qualifications and Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Valid State Driver's License required.
• Previous spotting experience.
• Knowledge of general warehouse practices.
• Knowledge of various types of equipment and their controls.
• Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability of learning new programs.

A Successful Candidate Will Have:

• High level of personal integrity
• Interpersonal skills ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to embrace and promote change
• Ability to work with hands.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Innovative mindset
• Ability to think objectively
• Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty
• Ability to work in a team environment

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Occasionally lifting weight up to sixty (60) pounds.
• Climbing several flights of stairs and ladders.
• Occasionally bending, twisting and turning while lifting weight of less than fifty (50) pounds.
• Walking up to two (2) or more miles per day.
• Pushing brooms, shovels, etc.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Using hand and power tools.
• This position is largely self-directed and requires a thorough understanding of company policy, procedures, and values. Team members will be required to adhere to all safety requirements at all times and in all work environments. The team member may be exposed to high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, dusty conditions, internal and external temperature/weather conditions, and chemicals.
• Due to the physical and safety-sensitive nature of this job, you will be subject to a physical and expected to pass a drug screen during the pre-screen process. During employment, you'll be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

About Poet Terminal Savannah

POET is currently the nation's 11th largest container exporter, exporting feed products to more than 20 countries. In Savannah we will continue to drive consistency and demand within several of POET's key markets for POET Dried Distillers Grain and POET Corn Fermented Protein animal feed. Our customers have already come to expect nothing less than the best in food safety and quality from POET, and we will continue to deliver as a trusted partner.

Culture Is King At Poet

We're all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren't just slogans on our walls. It's the way we do things at POET. We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It's the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

Growth & Development Opportunities

At POET we encourage internal development and growth by allowing team members to carve their own path to success. Leaders support team members with the necessary resources to develop their skills, achieve goals, and create the most value. We believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member's position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, abilities, merit, and other legitimate business factors, without regard to any legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, working conditions, promotion, and termination.