Bay Shore
Job DescriptionJob Title: Yard Jockey Job Description Operate yard tractor and Class A vehicles to move trailers within the facility yard, ensuring efficient positioning at dock doors for loading and unloading. Work closely with Shipping, Receiving, and Production teams to maintain timely trailer availability in alignment with production schedules. Perform critical tasks such as trailer spotting, docking, and repositioning to facilitate the flow of inbound raw materials and outbound finished goods. Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, promptly reporting any mechanical or safety concerns. Verify that trailers meet stringent food safety standards, including cleanliness, lack of contamination, and proper sealing, before loading. Safeguard trailers using appropriate security measures like wheel chocks, trailer stands, and lockout/tagout procedures. Responsibilities • Maintain accurate yard logs, trailer inventories, and movement records, whether manually or system-based., • Adhere to all company safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), OSHA guidelines, and DOT regulations., • Ensure the yard remains organized and ready for audits, with clear traffic lanes and correctly placed trailers., • Support internal audits and inspections focused on safety and food safety compliance., • Assist with additional warehouse or sanitation-related tasks as required.Essential Skills, • Valid Class CDL A Driver’s License in accordance with state requirements., • Clean driving record meeting company insurance standards., • Experience as a yard jockey, shunter, or in a similar role within a manufacturing or food production environment is preferred., • Familiarity with GMPs and food safety standards is a strong plus., • Ability to operate yard trucks and maneuver trailers safely in tight spaces., • Strong attention to detail, especially concerning safety and product integrity.Additional Skills & Qualifications, • Driving, general labor, jockey, on-road yard switching., • Loading/unloading and transporting materials., • Experience in outdoor labor, GMPs, food safety, forklift operations, and truck driving.Why Work Here? Join a dynamic and safety-focused team where your contributions play a vital role in ensuring smooth operations and maintaining high standards of food safety. Enjoy the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values teamwork and supports professional growth. Work Environment Work outdoors in a yard setting, utilizing technologies and equipment necessary for trailer movement and safety compliance. Maintain a professional dress code suitable for a manufacturing and logistics environment. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Bay Shore, NY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $56160.00/yr. Medical Dental Vision 401k Room for growth Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Bay Shore,NY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 2026. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.