Yard Jockey

Mayfield Dairy Farms is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Mayfield, we are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious ice cream.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

Mayfield Dairy Farms has immediate an immediate opening for a qualified, high-energy and motivated Yard Jockey to support our Freezer Warehouse operations. Job responsibilities include the following:

• Operating shuttle to move trailers to and from staging area and various loading dock doors.
• Receiving instructions via radio and performing trailer shuttling to accommodate logistical needs.
• Performing daily maintenance and safety checks of shuttle and reporting any malfunctions appropriately.
• Documenting and reporting all daily trailer moves to the freezer office.
• Couple and uncouple tractor trailer units.
• Connect and disconnect brake lines as needed.
• Operate standup forklift to load/unload palletized product to/from trailers.
• Secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience operating yard jocky or other commercial vehicle
• Minimum 1 year experience operating forklift
• Basic math and calculation skills
• Effective verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to climb, stand, walk, pull, push, reach and bend virtually the entire shift
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist others when lifting is necessary and manually stack and move cases up to 6-8 cases high
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays
• May occasionally be exposed to cleaning chemicals
• Must be able to work in a cold/freezing environment and work in an environment where temperature is maintained at or below 28 degrees Fahrenheit
• Must be able to perform the duties of this role in ALL weather conditions
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check

An Equal Opportunity Employer