Norcross Yard Associate

US Foods • Statesboro, GA

2d • $28 • Onsite

About The Position

US Foods is seeking a Yard Associate to join their team. This role is crucial for maintaining the smooth operation of the yard, ensuring equipment is ready for drivers, and supporting warehouse operations. The Yard Associate will communicate with dispatchers and supervisors, move trailers, stage equipment, and assist with loading and unloading. This position offers opportunities for growth within a leading foodservice distribution company.

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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of six months commercial driving experience preferred

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
• Attend all required company meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• life insurance
• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401K
• strong safety culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed