Yard Jockey CDL

US Foods • Topeka, KS

10d • $33 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

US Foods is seeking a Yard Jockey with a CDL to join their team. This role is crucial for maintaining the flow of trailers and ensuring equipment is ready for daily deliveries. The position offers a competitive hourly wage, a consistent schedule, and a strong benefits package. US Foods is a leading foodservice distributor with a culture that promotes from within and provides excellent training.

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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate manual transmission 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

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

What This Job Offers

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