Yard Jockey Non CDL

US Foods • Port Orange, FL

1d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Yard Jockey at US Foods, a leading food distributor. The position involves moving trailers between buildings, loading/unloading, staging trailers, and preparing them for the next day's deliveries. The role requires communication with dispatch and warehouse supervisors, ensuring equipment is ready, and working with mechanics. The company emphasizes a strong safety culture, internal promotion, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have valid driver's license issued by state of residence
• Minimum of six months non-CDL commercial driving experience preferred
• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations
• Must be able to pass DOT physical.
• 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.
• 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
• Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of six months non-CDL commercial driving experience
• Ability to operate manual transmission

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
• Opportunities for internal promotion
• Excellent training programs

What This Job Offers

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