- Salary
- $19 – $32
- Location
- US - NJ, Jersey City - Polar (100), United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Transportation
- Source
- Workday
Description
1st Shift Role - Monday - Friday 5:30AM - 3:00PM
Are you someone who enjoys staying active, working independently, and playing a critical role in a fast-paced logistics environment? As a Yard Jockey (Switcher), you'll be responsible for safely moving trailers throughout the yard, ensuring equipment is operational, and helping maintain the efficient flow of products across the facility.What You'll Do
- Safely move and position trailers throughout the yard to support daily operations.
- Monitor and maintain trailer and yard temperatures, adding fuel as needed.
- Conduct daily inspections of the spotter truck and related equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Accurately document trailer movements, fuel usage, and other required records.
- Communicate effectively with warehouse and transportation teams regarding trailer locations and movements.
- Promptly report any vehicle defects, safety concerns, accidents, traffic violations, or equipment damage.
- Perform trailer inventory checks and report discrepancies using designated logs and documentation.
- Complete trailer sanitation and cleanliness tasks as assigned.
- Support other operational needs to help maintain an organized and efficient yard.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum of 6 months of experience operating tractor-trailers, yard trucks, or heavy equipment.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English or the facility's required language.
- Strong attention to safety, accuracy, and detail.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with multiple departments.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and overtime as business needs require.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs. (18 kg) or more, depending on facility requirements.
- Ability to work in a physically active environment, including frequent climbing, walking, and entering/exiting equipment.
Why Join Us?
As a Yard Jockey, you'll play a key role in keeping the supply chain moving. Your work directly impacts operational efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction while providing an opportunity to build your career in a dynamic logistics environment.
Why Lineage?
This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.
Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.
Benefits
Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.
