Yard jockey

hoodhp

Portland, ME · Portland · United States

Posted Aug 11, 2026

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Job description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary:

The Yard Jockey position has a variety of different assignments which are assigned based on the training level of the employee and business needs in support of achieving the goals of the Portland, ME Warehouse. This job description is meant to serve as an outline of the duties and responsibilities that a Yard Jockey may be required to perform during the course of their work-day, but is not all inclusive of the Yard Jockey responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Drive trucks and trailers back and forth from our offsite storage to the manufacturing facility for loading, checking for product safety, while complying with all safety guidelines.
Complete a walk-around safety check of all vehicles to include wheels, doors, reefer unit on/off, load bars, etc.
Truck, once full, is parked and switched on, plugged in and operational to maintain product integrity.
Review work sheets for trailer arrangement and verify correct trailers are in the right bay and being loaded or unloaded.
Continuously check for and remove damaged goods to ensure that only quality product is being shipped to customers.
Occasionally assist in Case Room.
Work in a cooperative manner with managers, supervisors and peers.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

GED or High School Diploma.
Reading & writing proficiency (English language)
Basic math skills.
Ability to work well as part of a team.
Good communication skills.
Multi-tasked Individual.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Experience driving commercial vehicles and a CDL.

Skills and Competencies:

Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Execute assigned duties with minimal supervision.
Available for required overtime to support business needs and/or critical situations.
Perform assigned duties satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
Perform assigned duties following "Good Manufacturing Practices.”
Actively participate in special teams representing the warehouse department.
Maintain a clean & safe work environment.

Other Information/Physical Requirements (if needed)

ACTIVITY	FREQUENCY	ACTIVITY	FREQUENCY
	N	O	F	C		N	O	F	C
Lift/Carry:					Twist/Turn			X
10 lbs. or less			X		Climb				X
11- 20 lbs.		X			Crawl		X
21-50 lbs.		X			Reach above shoulder			X
51-100 lbs.		X			Reach outward			X
100 or more lbs.	X				Handling			X
		Stand			X
Push/Pull:					Sit			X
12 lbs. or less			X		Walk			X
13-25 lbs.		X
26-40 lbs.		X			Drive:
41-100 lbs.		X			Automatic		X
100 or more lbs.		X			Standard				X
Bend			X
Squat/Kneel		X			Type/Keyboard		X
Environmental Factors
Inside
Normal Temp		X
Cooler		X
Freezer	X
Outside				X

Key: Environmental Factors:

N – Never Outside: All climates – moving and driving

O – Occasional 1 – 33% of time Inside: Wet and dry, work in coolers, freezers and

F – Frequent 34 – 66% of time refrigerated trucks.

C – Constant 67 – 100% of time Miscellaneous: Slippery surfaces, rough surfaces, close

quarters, vibrations, working with others, sharp hook used to pull product, moving objects (stacks & dollies)

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is

$36.64—$38.80 USD

Ready to join us? Apply directly on our Company Careers Page

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"

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