Jockey Truck Driver
POET
Summary
Join our team as a Jockey Truck Driver and help keep our operation moving safely and efficiently every day. They work independently to perform trailer movements within the storage yard.
Job description
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:45 AM - 4:30 PM, with occasional weekend and holiday work required (includes overtime, holiday pay + double time pay). This is an on-site role located in Savannah, GA.
Responsibilities
- Safely back in and/or pull out 40’ long trailers as directed.
- Keep accurate records of containers/trailers moved onto and off of augers and truck scales.
- Interact with over the road drivers arriving on the premises, providing assistance and direction.
- Maneuver in crowded lots with tractor and trailer.
- Set, record, and/or monitor refrigeration units on the trailers.
- Monitor fluid and fuel levels in tractor and add fluids when necessary using checklist.
- Safely open and close trailer doors, add/remove/record seal numbers, and climb in and out of the yard truck many times per day.
- Keep work area clean and perform housekeeping duties.
- Assist with Maintenance of assigned yard.
- Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
- Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET’s products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality.
Qualifications & Skills
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- One (1) year relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Valid State Driver’s License required.
- Previous spotting experience.
- Knowledge of general warehouse practices.
- Knowledge of various types of equipment and their controls.
- Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability of learning new programs.
A Successful Candidate Will Have
- High level of personal integrity
- Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
- Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to embrace and promote change
- Ability to work with hands.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
- Innovative mindset
- Ability to think objectively
- Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty
- Ability to work in a team environment
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- One (1) year relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Valid State Driver’s License required.
- Previous spotting experience.
- Knowledge of general warehouse practices.
- Knowledge of various types of equipment and their controls.
- Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability of learning new programs.
Benefits
- Bonus opportunities
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings account
- 401k with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Relocation assistance
- Safety gear reimbursement
- Cold weather gear reimbursement
- Home and auto insurance discount
- Wellness program
- Fitness center
Company overview
POET is the world's largest producer of biofuel and a global leader in sustainable bioproducts, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The company operates 35 bioprocessing facilities across the Midwest, three corporate offices, four terminal locations, and employs nearly 2,600 team members. POET specializes in creating plant-based alternatives to fossil fuels, leveraging biotechnology to convert renewable agricultural resources into bioethanol, distillers grains, corn fermented protein, distillers corn oil, bioCO2, dry ice, purified alcohol, and asphalt rejuvenator. With more than 140 U.S. patents, POET has established itself as an innovator in the biotechnology sector, focusing on reducing dependence on foreign oil, revitalizing global agriculture, and creating sustainable energy solutions. The company's integrated business model combines research and development with expertise in design, construction, technology, operations, public affairs, and marketing, positioning it as a comprehensive leader in the renewable energy and bioproducts industry.