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Yard Jockey

Milkco
Asheville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2026

Milkco is seeking a 2nd Shift Switcher Driver and a 3rd Shift Switcher Driver to work in our shipping yard. Our switcher drivers work right here in Asheville, so you are home every day, after every shift.

The 2nd Shift work schedule runs on a two-week cycle:

Week 1 - Monday: 12:00pm - 8:30pm; Tuesday: 7:00am - 3:30pm; Wednesday thru Friday: 12:00pm - 8:30pm; Saturday thru Sunday: Off

Week 2 - Monday: 12:00pm -8:30pm; Tuesday: Off; Wednesday thru Friday: 12:00pm - 8:30pm; Saturday: 7:00am - 3:30pm; Sunday: Off

The 3rd Shift work schedule runs on a two-week cycle:

Week 1 - Tuesday thru Thursday: 7:00pm - 5:30am; Saturday: 12:00pm - 10:30pm; Sunday, Monday, Friday: Off

Week 2 - Sunday: 4:00pm - 2:30am; Monday: 7:00pm - 5:30am; Tuesday thru Wednesday: Off; Thursday thru Friday: 7:00pm - 5:30am; Saturday: Off

The Switcher Driver is responsible for:

  • Moving trailers around the shipping yard.
  • Recording trailer temperatures and yard inventory.
  • Washing trailers.
  • General shipping yard management.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be self-motivated to do whatever needs to be done each day.
  • Be punctual and reliable.

Milkco will train the right candidate!

Milkco, Inc. is a Fluid Milk Plant. We process, bottle, and ship fluid milk, juice, tea, and eggnog. Established in 1982 with 50 employees, the plant has grown to 250 . Our employees enjoy steady, stable work without the risk of layoffs. We have many career opportunities available. If you are looking for a position where you can learn, grow, and advance, then we are the company for you.

Compensation Information:

  • Automatic 60-Day Pay Review
  • Automatic Annual Pay Review
  • Shift Differential
  • Milkco will pay for MEC renewal at anytime and a CDL renewal after 1 yr. (A CDL License is not required.)

Employment Requirements:

  • Must pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screening (provided by Milkco).
  • Will conduct a Criminal Background Check.
  • Must pass an E-Verify Screening.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to work outdoors in variable weather.

Experience

  • Prefer that applicants have at least 1 year of truck driving experience.
  • Prefer that applicants have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Must want to work and have excellent attendance.
  • Need to be cooperative and able to get along with a lot of people.
  • Must be a team player with the ability to contribute in a team atmosphere

Benefits:

  • Profit Sharing
  • PTO (Starts earning from Day 1)
  • 401(k) with company match after 90 days
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
  • Short Term Disability
  • Life Insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.75 - $22.25 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid orientation
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Prescription drug insurance
  • Profit sharing
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Safety equipment provided
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $22

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