Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Yard Jockey

$22.5 per hour
Full-time

Americold

Primary Responsibility: Drives and operates a shuttle truck and/or semi-truck to transport trailers to appropriate location(s) on the premises in observance of traffic and safety regulations. What You’ll Do: • Chocks rear wheels of vehicle prior to any loading or unloading, and removes same chocks prior to driving away. Operates trailer and dock doors and removes and/or installs safety devices as needed or as necessary. • Ensures truck(s) and trailer system(s) are secure and in working order, including seals, jacks, and doors, by performing service duties such as checking oil, water, fuel, and air levels in tires and truck seals. Reports any maintenance needs or equipment malfunctions to appropriate supervisor and maintenance personnel. • Loads and unloads truck(s) and railcar(s) by using forklift, pallet jack, or dock loader, and moving product onto and/or off of pallet in correct position following instructions for equipment operation. Reports faulty equipment, damage to racks, and other safety hazards to appropriate supervisor. • Obtains and maintains necessary paperwork and related records, inventories product(s) as needed or as necessary, and labels, sorts, wraps, and/or ties product using proper equipment and techniques. • Maintains a work area free and clear of loose debris, wood, plastic and other obstacles which may impede operations, and sweeps work area as needed or as necessary. • Performs other driving and/or warehouse-related duties as required or as requested. What Experience and Education You Need:

  • High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
  • May require current and valid forklift certification.
  • No more than one (1) moving violation citation such as reckless driving or
speeding in excess of fifteen (15) miles above the posted speed limit within the previous twelve (12) months, and no more than three (3) within the previous three (3) years. • No DUI citations. What Could Set You Apart: • Successful passing of background screen, pre-employment drug test, and other required physical and medical examinations. • Demonstrated ability to enter and exit truck as well as hook and unhook trailering equipment. • Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal and customer service communication skills sufficient to read and interpret shipping invoices and other warehouse documents and partner with customers and other co-workers. • Demonstrated mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals sufficient to complete required papers and documents. • Demonstrated possession and application of reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, and speaking skills necessary to interact and respond to customers, co-workers, and management staff effectively. • Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems in a fast-paced environment where deadlines and scopes may change regularly while maintaining accuracy. Demonstrated ability to self-start with little or no direction preferred. Physical Requirements: • Demonstrated ability to sit for long periods of time in a vehicle. Also must be able to repeatedly and quickly adjust vehicle controls to exact positions for several hours per day. • Demonstrated manual dexterity and coordination of two (2) or more limbs with normal movements while sitting, standing, or lying down. This does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion. • Demonstrated ability to talk, hear, and see sufficiently to complete assigned tasks. Must be able to visually identify details from distances. • May be required to carry loads related to travel and occasionally lift, carry, position, or move objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. • Demonstrated ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions sufficient to partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes. • Demonstrated judgment skills sufficient to identify which of several objects is closer or farther away and to accurately ascertain distance between self and other objects. • Demonstrated ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. • Demonstrated ability to tolerate environments that may have temperatures at or below freezing for extended periods of time. The Company’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $22.50 hourly. Rate may vary based on work location. Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.

EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Yard Jockey in South Plainfield, NJ vacancy
  •  ...* 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 * Properly cube, load and unload freight using a forklift... 
    Suggested
    Part time
    Shift work
    Night shift
    Weekend work

    Estes Express Lines

    South Plainfield, NJ
    8 hours ago
  • $26 per hour

    ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! BECOME A US FOODS DRIVER! Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry? We help YOU make...
    Suggested
    Full time
    Local area
    Monday to Friday
    Shift work
    Night shift

    US Foods Holding Corp.

    Perth Amboy, NJ
    2 days ago
  •  ...for truck/trailer and door assignments. Keep assigned equipment coupled. Move trailers between buildings as directed by Router or Warehouse Supervisor. Load, unload, or merge loads between environments. Stage shutt CDL A, CDL, Yard, Commercial Driver, Manufacturing... 
    Suggested

    US Foods Holding Corp

    Perth Amboy, NJ
    2 days ago
  • $26 per hour

    ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE ( Join Our Community of Food People! **BECOME A US FOODS® DRIVER!** Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry? **We help YOU make it...
    Suggested
    Full time
    Local area
    Monday to Friday
    Shift work
    Night shift

    US Foods

    Perth Amboy, NJ
    5 days ago
  • $18.5 per hour

     ...Job Description Job Description Yard Jockey / Switcher Location: Edison Pay: $18.50 Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday 4:00pm-12:00am Job Summary We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Yard Jockey / Switcher to join our team. The Yard Jockey is... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Monday to Friday

    IWS Group

    Edison, NJ
    23 days ago
  • $16 per hour

    General Information Job ID ATR63889 Posting Job Title Feeder Catcher Locations NJ S Plainfield Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 19-Jul-2026 Relocation Support No ...
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Local area
    Relocation package
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    Smurfit Westrock Company

    Plainfield, NJ
    13 days ago
  • Job Description Job Description Job Opening: Tank Farm Operator Company: Warehouse Labor Management Group LLC/THE STAFFING NINJAJob Description Warehouse Labor Management Group LLC / The Staffing Ninja is excited to announce an opening for a dedicated and skilled...
    Full time
    Local area
    Monday to Friday
    Night shift
    Day shift

    Warehouse Labor Management Group LLC

    Hillside, NJ
    1 day ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Yard Jockey. Be the first to apply!