Internship Yard Dog Jobs (NOW HIRING)

We're looking for a reliable, safety-minded team member with forklift experience and a Class A CDL to support our production and warehouse operations. In this role, you'll spend your day operating a forklift, moving trailers with a yard dog, loading and unloading trucks, and supporting our state-of-the-art bird seed production facility.
If you enjoy staying active, working with equipment, and being part of a team that values safety, quality, and growth, we'd love to hear from you.
Our newly built, climate-controlled facility offers a clean, modern work environment with opportunities to build new skills and advance your career.
Schedule
2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
What You'll Do
Yard & Equipment Operations

• Operate a forklift to transport raw materials, finished products, and pallets.
• Operate a yard dog (terminal tractor) to safely move and position semi-trailers throughout the facility.
• Load and unload trailers safely and efficiently.
• Move completed pallets using an electric pallet jack.
• Shrink-wrap finished pallets using automated and manual equipment.

Production Responsibilities

• Process, mix, and bag bird seed on a production line.
• Read and follow production schedules.
• Set scale weights accurately.
• Feed bags through sewing machines or heat sealers.
• Stack finished product onto pallets or into boxes.
• Assist with inventory management and material handling.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support production efficiency while meeting quality and safety standards.
• Provide courteous customer service when needed.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Experience operating a yard dog or terminal tractor preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred (training available for qualified candidates).
• Ability to work extended hours when production demands require.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and dependable attendance.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check and drug test before employment begins.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for up to 8 hours per shift.
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, push, and pull.
• Regularly lift and carry bags and pails weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Perform physically active work throughout the shift.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive wages
• Health and welfare insurance plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Assistance for eligible employees
• Scholarship opportunities
• Employee referral bonus
• Internship program
• Ongoing training and career development
• Advancement opportunities within the company

Why JRK Seed?

• Newly built, state-of-the-art production facility
• Climate-controlled work environment
• Modern automated production line
• Stable, year-round employment
• Hands-on equipment operation
• Opportunities to grow into specialized operations and leadership roles
• Safety-focused, team-oriented culture
• We promote from within whenever possible

If you're looking for a role where you can put your CDL, forklift, and yard operations skills to work while building a long-term career, apply today!
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