Yard Jockey CDL

US FoodsCharlotte, NC
Onsite

About The Position

US Foods is seeking a Yard Jockey with a CDL to join their team. This role involves communicating with dispatch, moving trailers, loading/unloading, staging trailers, and preparing them for backhauls. The position requires a strong safety culture and offers opportunities for internal promotion within the company. US Foods is a leading foodservice distributor with a commitment to its employees' success.

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 lift/carry/push/pull 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required
  • Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions

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
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