Aerotek
Job Title: Yard Jockey
Job Description
As a Yard Jockey, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient movement of trailers within the yard. Your primary duties will involve driving the Yard Truck to position trailers at the correct docks and prepare them for loading and unloading processes. Additionally, you will assist in moving products within the dock using a forklift.
Responsibilities
Drive the Yard Truck to move trailers into the correct dock positions.
Pull loaded trucks out of docks to prepare trailers for movement to the adjacent storage warehouse.
Open and close trailers to facilitate loading.
Operate a forklift within the dock as needed to assist with moving products.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in operating forklifts.
Experience in driving CDL vehicles.
Competence in warehouse operations.
Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes.
Ability to handle inventory and production tasks.
Basic computer skills and experience with RF scanners.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with sit-down forklifts.
Ability to operate box trucks and other heavy machinery.
Why Work Here?
Join a dynamic team where your skills are valued and your contributions make a real impact. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time for personal pursuits while advancing your career.
Work Environment
The role operates on the 2nd shift, from 3 PM to 11:15 PM, Monday through Friday. The work environment is primarily a warehouse setting, involving the use of forklifts and other heavy machinery. Dress code is suitable for a warehouse environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia, South Carolina.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Columbia,SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.
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.
Job Description
As a Yard Jockey, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient movement of trailers within the yard. Your primary duties will involve driving the Yard Truck to position trailers at the correct docks and prepare them for loading and unloading processes. Additionally, you will assist in moving products within the dock using a forklift.
Responsibilities
Drive the Yard Truck to move trailers into the correct dock positions.
Pull loaded trucks out of docks to prepare trailers for movement to the adjacent storage warehouse.
Open and close trailers to facilitate loading.
Operate a forklift within the dock as needed to assist with moving products.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in operating forklifts.
Experience in driving CDL vehicles.
Competence in warehouse operations.
Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes.
Ability to handle inventory and production tasks.
Basic computer skills and experience with RF scanners.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with sit-down forklifts.
Ability to operate box trucks and other heavy machinery.
Why Work Here?
Join a dynamic team where your skills are valued and your contributions make a real impact. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time for personal pursuits while advancing your career.
Work Environment
The role operates on the 2nd shift, from 3 PM to 11:15 PM, Monday through Friday. The work environment is primarily a warehouse setting, involving the use of forklifts and other heavy machinery. Dress code is suitable for a warehouse environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia, South Carolina.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Columbia,SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.
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.