Description

Hirzel Canning Company feeds people.

Hirzel Canning Company & Farms is a 5th generation family company with a passion for serving the community. Our Dei Fratelli brand is your source for locally-grown tomato and sauerkraut products. We seek individuals that share our core values, our commitment to future generations, and our passion for providing food that brings families together.

A few of the benefits you’ll experience at Hirzel Canning Company are:

Competitive Pay
Family-Centric Environment

JOB SUMMARY & KEY OBJECTIVES:
The Hirzel Canning Company (HCC) Yard Truck Driver, also known as a Yard Jockey, is a critical team member responsible for safely and efficiently moving trailers within the facility grounds. This individual plays a key role in ensuring smooth trailer transitions between loading docks, staging areas, and parking locations. The Yard Truck Driver must have experience in operating both manual and automatic yard trucks and in properly connecting and disconnecting trailers. Communication with internal warehouse and transportation teams is essential to maintaining safe and timely operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Trailer Movement & Yard Coordination

Move trailers to and from loading docks, staging areas, and yard parking areas as directed
Communicate regularly with warehouse and transportation personnel to coordinate trailer movements
Perform thorough trailer inspections prior to movement, checking for safety issues or damage
Ensure trailers are correctly positioned and secured at dock doors or in designated yard spots

Equipment Operation

Safely operate yard trucks (manual and automatic transmissions)
Hook and unhook trailers using proper procedures and safety equipment
Perform pre- and post-shift inspections of yard truck and report any maintenance or safety concerns

Recordkeeping & Communication

Maintain accurate records of trailer locations, trailer numbers, and trailer movements as required
Communicate any delays, equipment issues, or safety concerns promptly to the Transportation Supervisor

EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS

Able to work Saturdays and Sundays when required (generally during pack season)
Compliance with all HCC policies and procedures
Commitment to safety practices and promoting a safe working environment
Takes ownership of work to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness
Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with co-workers and management
Willingness to adapt to change and support continuous improvement
MUST have updated CDL A and Medical Card

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reaching with hands and arms
Communication through speech, hearing, and in writing
Daily requirements:
- Bending, twisting, turning, reaching below the knee, pushing, pulling, squatting, kneeling, standing, walking, sitting
Lifting requirements:
- Will regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience operating yard trucks or similar equipment (manual and automatic)
Experience hooking/unhooking trailers and working in a yard or logistics environment
Experience in backing up and maneuvering trailers is required.
Strong understanding of trailer safety procedures and yard protocols
Solid work history with dependable attendance and performance
Good oral and written communication skills
Forklift experience/certification is a plus

NOTE: Attendance on the job each and every day is absolutely essential to the efficient operation of the

Company

The responsibilities and duties outlined in this document are not all-inclusive and are subject to change

at the discretion of management based upon the needs of the company.

In the absence of key personnel the supervisor will assume responsibility to see the functions of this job

are performed as required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.