CDL A Yard Jockey

US Foods • Perth Amboy, NJ

2d • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

US Foods is seeking a CDL A Yard Jockey to join their team. This is a full-time position with a Monday-Friday schedule, 7pm to finish, with overtime as needed. The role involves communicating with dispatch, moving trailers, loading/unloading, staging trailers, and ensuring equipment is ready for the next day. The company offers a strong safety culture, excellent local leadership, and opportunities for internal growth. US Foods is a leading foodservice distributor with a commitment to its employees.

Requirements

• Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required
• Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions
• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of six months commercial driving experience preferred
• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Dispatcher/Router for truck/trailer and door assignments
• Keep assigned equipment coupled
• Move trailers between buildings as directed by Router or Warehouse Supervisor
• Load, unload, or merge loads between environments
• Stage shuttle trailers nightly for shuttle drivers
• Set up trailers for backhaul with tractor and empty pallets
• Place backhauls in correct door to be unloaded by warehouse
• Make sure all equipment is paired and ready for next day's deliveries
• Work with mechanics nightly
• Attend all required company meetings
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401K
• life insurance
• strong safety culture
• excellent local leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed