Perdue Transportation Incorporated (PTI) is the private fleet for Perdue Foods, which has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins. With a team of safety-minded and professional drivers, we’re delivering on our promise of customer service and reliability. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary: 

Join our team as a Jockey Driver and play a vital role in keeping our facility moving. In this role, you will be the heartbeat of the yard, expertly transferring trailers between holding areas and the dock to ensure a seamless flow of operations. You’ll be a trusted partner to our dock and gate teams, utilizing yard management technology to maintain an organized environment while ensuring the safety and integrity of every load.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Expertly operate jockey trucks to transfer full and empty trailers to and from processing areas in the order designated by management.
• Update the Yard Management System (YMS) in real-time and conduct yard checks twice daily to keep the facility organized.
• Perform daily pre-op vehicle inspections, post-op cleaning, and manage settings for refrigerated units (reefers) in the yard.
• Maintain constant contact with the gate, dock office, and management to coordinate smooth trailer rotations.
• Operate all equipment in a legal and safe manner consistent with DOT requirements, including hours of service and load security.
• Utilize yard tractor computers and on-board tracking systems to enter data and track vehicle movement efficiently.
• Assist vendors and service technicians as needed within the yard.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong reading and writing skills for accurate system entries and recordkeeping.

Preferred:

• Class A CDL license

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.