Experienced Class A Yard Switcher/Hostler

C&S Wholesale Grocers • Hatfield, MA

91d • $25

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.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL and Medical Card.
• Experience maneuvering and backing trailers (up to 53') with a jockey wagon.
• Experience driving tractor trailer is preferred.
• Ability to pass DOT Physical.
• Ability to read, write and speak proficiently.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• High standard of integrity and reliability.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to work in a variety of temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Drive a jockey wagon to move trailers, as directed, around the distribution center yard.
• Complete yard moves including trailers placed and/or pulled 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.
• Complete yard inventory and enter into yard management system where applicable.
• Clean, fuel, and inspect the vehicle and trailers.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, which may include completing store deliveries.
• Stack salvage from retail stores on pallets and unload salvage.
• Operate propane fueling equipment.

Benefits

• Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision).
• Company Matched 401-k.
• Paid training.
• Weekly Pay.
• PTO and Holiday Pay offered.
• Career Progression Opportunities.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Health & Wellness program.
• Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• C&S Offers $100 towards the purchase of safety shoes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED