CDL A Licensed Yard Jockey

United Natural Foods • Richburg, SC

87d • $19

About The Position

The Yard Driver is responsible for moving tractors and trailers on the premises, starting refrigeration units, and preparing trucks for deliveries. This position also covers for drivers and makes local deliveries when necessary. The role requires working on second or third shifts and is based in Richburg, SC.

Requirements

• Valid medical card as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Administration.
• Valid state specific Commercial Drivers License, Class A.
• Transportation and Warehouse experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sets tractor trailer combinations for loading product scheduled for delivery.
• Starts refrigeration units; checks units periodically.
• Pulls loaded trailers away from dock and secures trailer doors.
• Coordinates loading schedules with warehouse supervisors.
• Ensures trucks have received pre-trip inspection prior to driver departure.
• Notifies drivers of potential late load situations.
• Ensures returning trucks are refueled, if necessary.
• Makes local deliveries, as necessary and covers various routes in emergency (book-off) situations.
• Assists warehouse personnel with unloading/cleaning trailers.
• Operates powered industrial equipment such as electric pallet jacks and forklifts, as necessary.
• Shuttles trucks to and from truck rental facilities if necessary.
• Performs other duties as necessary and required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees