Class A CDL Yard Jockey

US Foods • Perth Amboy, NJ

96d

About The Position

Join Our Community of Food People! BECOME A US FOODS® DRIVER! Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry? We help YOU make it! Top performers can make up to $27.00/hour. US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.

Requirements

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

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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• Life insurance
• Strong safety culture
• Excellent local leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: No Education Listed