Yard Jockey

Role Overview

This position involves maneuvering trailers under supervisor direction, loading trucks as required, and performing various related tasks to ensure efficient yard operations.

Daily Preparation

• Complete Vehicle Condition Report (VCR) for both jockey truck and forklift, when applicable.
• Maintain an organized and clean work environment.

Trailer Handling Duties

• Relocate trailers between lot and dock doors as instructed.
• Coordinate with foreman and supervisor to move raw material loads to designated doors.
• Install and remove trailer supports as needed.

Loading Responsibilities

• Review Bill of Lading (BOL) for products to be loaded.
• Perform final certification of all outbound shipments.
• Consult foreman regarding any out-of-stock products.
• Complete loading by securing partial pallets appropriately.
• Manage paperwork processing via the National Inventory System (NIS) or submit to supervisor.
• Stage and load pallets into trucks when ready.

Cleanup and Maintenance

• Complete partial pallets and store mixed pallets properly.
• Maintain cleanliness and high housekeeping standards within the workspace.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old; if a valid U.S. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required, the minimum age is 21.
• Possession of a valid U.S. CDL with Non-Excepted Interstate Status if applicable.
• Comply with specific California location requirements regarding non-excepted intrastate and interstate status.
• Pass Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and road test if required.
• Adhere to all DOT regulations where relevant.
• Physically capable of pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying loads between 20 and 50 pounds throughout the shift.
• Effective communication skills in English if CDL is necessary.
• Adherence to PepsiCo Beverages North America safety standards.
• Consistent with equal opportunity employment policies; qualified candidates with criminal histories will be considered under applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

All qualified candidates will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability. PepsiCo is committed to diversity and inclusion as an Equal Opportunity Employer.