Experienced Class A Yard Jockey

C&S Wholesale Grocers•Hatfield, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

C&S Wholesale Grocers desires to create the most safe, efficient, and service forward fleet in the country. As a Yard Jockey carrying a Class A CDL license, you will start your career with the company by working with a Professional Driver Trainer (PDT) who will provide coaching and insight on the C&S Way. Once you have successfully completed our new hire training program, you will be tasked with completing yard moves in a safe, timely, and efficient manner. Your work will directly influence the ability for warehouse operations to achieve gate times required to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction. This is a full-time position with a pay rate of $25/hr with a Class A CDL. Temporary hours are 5am-5pm (must be flexible) and could turn into a night 12-hour shift. Day shift for now, days to be determined.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL and Medical Card.
Experience maneuvering and backing trailers (up to 53') with a jockey wagon.
Occasionally climb up to 4 ft. (Must have fall protection training and using proper fall protection equipment).
Frequently reach (level: Waist/overhead, etc.).
Frequently gripping, carrying, pivoting, pushing, lifting, pulling up to 60 Lbs.
Frequently standing and walking on surface type (s): Carpet, tile, concrete.
Continuously hearing, seeing and repetitive movement using both hands and feet.
Ability to pass DOT Physical.
Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
Ability to read, write and speak proficiently.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to work in a variety of temperatures.
Drive, motivation, and passion for providing excellent customer service.
Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to obtain the same.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background check.
Ability to present self in a courteous, polite and professional manner.
Must be able to work to the end of shift to include necessary overtime in order to meet business needs.
Must be willing to assist in other departments based upon business needs.
High standard of integrity and reliability.
1-2 years of relevant experience.
General Equivalency Diploma or High School Diploma - General Studies.

Nice To Haves

Experience driving tractor trailer is preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive a jockey wagon to move trailers, as directed, around the distribution center yard.
Move trailers on public roadways as a Class A CDL jockey.
Place and / or pull trailers from warehouse dock doors.
Reposition trailers to proper pads within the yard.
Bring trailers to and through the wash bay.
Check and log temperature of trailer to ensure proper settings based on the product (use pre-programed settings where available).
Complete yard inventory (and enter into yard management system where applicable).
Clean, fuel, and inspect the vehicle you are driving and the trailers you are moving.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned, which may include completing store deliveries.
Stack salvage from retail stores on pallets and unload salvage (location specific).
Operate propane fueling equipment (location specific).