Westfield Egg Farm · 23 hours ago
Yard Jockey Associate
New Holland, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWestfield Egg Farm is a company focused on ensuring smooth operations in the shipping and receiving department. The Yard Jockey Associate is responsible for moving, staging, and positioning trailers and equipment within the yard to maintain workflow and safety.
FarmingFood and BeverageRecipesWholesale
Responsibilities
Safely move, spot, and dock trailers and equipment within the facility yard according to schedules and operational needs
Transport trailers between the New Holland and Lebanon locations
Ensure trailers are correctly positioned for loading, unloading, and production flow
Perform pre- and post-move inspections of yard trucks, trailers, and equipment; promptly report any safety or maintenance concerns
Communicate clearly to coordinate trailer movements and minimize downtime
Maintain orderly, organized, and clearly marked yard areas to support efficient operations
Follow all safety procedures, biosecurity protocols, SOPs, and SQF requirements at all times
Assist with basic yard organization, cleanup, and support tasks as needed to keep operations running smoothly
Other duties as assigned by the Shipping & Receiving Supervisor
Qualification
Required
Completion of general safety and basic food safety training (provided by WEF)
Training in electric pallet jack and forklift operation (provided by WEF)
Steel-toed or composite toe shoes required (WEF provides a shoe compensation plan)
Valid driver's license required; CDL preferred or willingness to obtain if required
Strong understanding of safe equipment operation and yard safety practices
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently when needed
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Ability to climb in and out of yard trucks and trailers repeatedly
Ability to sit for extended periods and operate equipment safely
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as needed
Reliable attendance and punctuality
Complete support of and willing adherence to Westfield Egg Farm's mission, vision, and core values. Applicant must hold these standards as his/her own
Preferred
Prior experience as a yard jockey, yard driver, or similar role preferred
Benefits
WEF provides a shoe compensation plan
Company
Westfield Egg Farm
Westfield Egg Farm, located in New Holland, Pennsylvania, is a fourth-generation, family-owned business that is committed to operating with core values of excellence, integrity, family, stewardship, and eternal perspective.
Founded in 1963
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
George Weaver III
Founder/CEO
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