Yard Jockey Driver w/CDL Class A

C&S Wholesale Grocers•Plant City, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

C&S Wholesale Grocers is seeking a Yard Jockey with a Class A CDL to help maintain a safe, efficient, and service-oriented fleet. New hires begin by working with a Professional Driver Trainer, who provides coaching on the C&S Way. After completing the new-hire training program, the driver moves trailers around the distribution center yard safely, efficiently, and on time. Yard moves contribute to warehouse operations meeting gate times and supporting customer satisfaction. Some moves may require driving on public roadways. The role operates in warehouse environments that may include general warehouse temperatures of 50°F to 90°F, freezer temperatures of -20°F to 0°F, and perishable areas of 28°F to 60°F. The position requires a flexible schedule and may require working through the end of a shift, including necessary overtime, to meet business needs. The position pays $23 per hour, and benefits are available from day one.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL and Medical Card.
At least 1 year of Class A CDL experience; the posting lists 1–2 years of relevant experience.
Experience maneuvering and backing trailers up to 53 feet with a jockey wagon.
Ability to pass a DOT physical.
Ability to read, write, and speak proficiently and to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to work in a variety of temperatures.
Authorization to work in the United States or ability to obtain it.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and a background check.
Ability to work through the end of the shift, including necessary overtime, and willingness to assist other departments as needed.
High standard of integrity and reliability, and motivation to provide excellent customer service.
High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Ability to occasionally climb up to 4 feet, with fall-protection training and appropriate equipment; frequently reach, grip, carry, pivot, push, lift, and pull up to 60 pounds; frequently stand and walk on carpet, tile, and concrete; and continuously hear, see, and perform repetitive movements with both hands and feet.

Nice To Haves

Experience driving a tractor-trailer.

Responsibilities

Drive a jockey wagon to move trailers around the distribution center yard as directed.
Move trailers to and from warehouse dock doors, reposition trailers on designated yard pads, and bring trailers to and through the wash bay.
Check and log trailer temperatures, using pre-programmed settings where available, to ensure settings are appropriate for the product.
Complete yard inventory and enter it into the yard management system where applicable.
Clean, fuel, and inspect the vehicle being driven and the trailers being moved.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned, which may include store deliveries.
Stack retail-store salvage on pallets and unload salvage where applicable.
Operate propane fueling equipment where applicable.
Work through the end of the shift, including necessary overtime, to meet business needs.
Assist in other departments based on business needs.
Follow company policies and procedures and maintain a courteous, professional manner.