Avenel, NJ, USA
4 days ago
Jockey Driver

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6am -2:30pm

Schedule: 6am -2:30pm, Monday - Friday

The Yard Jockey plays a vital role in ensuring smooth and safe operations within our yard. This position involves operating a tractor to switch containers between the shipping dock and the yard parking area, while also monitoring equipment to maintain operational standards.

Primary Tasks & Responsibilities:

Conduct thorough pre- and post-shift safety inspections on equipment.Operate and adjust trailer refrigeration systems (reefer units) and monitor temperatures to ensure compliance.Monitor and maintain fuel levels on attached gensets.Safely hook, unhook, and maneuver containers, demonstrating exceptional backing and precision driving skills.Perform physically demanding tasks, such as replacing wheel chocks, opening container doors, and adjusting container positions.Enter and exit the yard tractor safely multiple times per shift.Apply security seals, pin locks, and glad hand locks to ensure container safety.Maintain clear communication with the shipping and receiving departments to coordinate movements.Complete regular yard checks and ensure accurate, up-to-date records, including temperature and fuel checks.Keep switching equipment clean, organized, and in optimal working condition.Ensure the truck yard is always organized and orderly.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent.Basic proficiency in reading, writing, and math.At least 12 months of recent CDL-A yard switching experience.Strong professional communication skills, both verbal and written.A professional appearance and a positive, company-oriented demeanor.Commitment to Good Warehouse Practices (GWP) and food safety protocols.Familiarity with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point System (HACCP) practices.Ability to follow and enforce food safety and quality standards.

Additional Information:

Food Safety: Ensure proper handling, storage, and distribution of safe, quality food products within the facility.

This role requires a safety-conscious, detail-oriented individual with strong container switching skills and a commitment to food safety standards. The ideal candidate is proactive in monitoring reefer unit temperatures and fuel levels to ensure smooth operations.

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation.  Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits


Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.

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