CDL A Yard Jockey
About The Position
US Foods is seeking a CDL A Yard Jockey to join their team. US Foods is one of the largest food distributors, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators. The company has a culture of promoting from within, offers excellent training programs, and focuses on continuous improvement. With 28,000 employees and over 70 locations, US Foods provides a broad and innovative food offering, along with e-commerce, technology, and business solutions. Drivers are crucial to the US Foods team, embodying integrity and reliability while building trusting relationships with customers. The company is committed to Total Rewards that respect and reward associates for their dedication and hard work. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates over $28 billion in annual revenue.
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
- 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
- Must attend all required company meetings.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401K
- life insurance
- strong safety culture
- excellent training programs
- continuous improvement focus
- Total Rewards that respect and reward our associates for their dedication and hard work
- reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
