Experienced Class A Yard Switcher/Hostler

C&S Wholesale Grocers•North Hatfield, MA

18h•$25

About The Position

Position Overview 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. Job Description Pay Rate $25/hour with Class A Benefits Day 1! Shift to be determined, must be open Description Drive a jockey wagon to move trailers, as directed, around the distribution center yard. As a Class A CDL jockey, moves may require transit on public roadwaysMoves will include, but are not limited to:Trailers placed and / or pulled from warehouse dock doorsTrailers repositioned to proper pads within the yardTrailers brought 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 deliveriesStack salvage from retail stores on pallets and unload salvage (location specific) Operate propane fueling equipment (location specific)

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.
General Equivalency Diploma - General Studies, 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.
As a Class A CDL jockey, moves may require transit on public roadways
Trailers placed and / or pulled from warehouse dock doors
Trailers repositioned to proper pads within the yard
Trailers brought 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)