Yard Jockey

US Foods • Garland, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

US Foods is seeking a Yard Jockey to join their team. This role is crucial for maintaining the flow of operations by moving trailers between buildings and ensuring equipment is ready for the next day's deliveries. US Foods is a leading foodservice distributor with a culture of promoting from within, offering excellent training programs, and focusing on continuous improvement. The starting pay for this position is $26.06 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license issued by the 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 preferred.
• 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

• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

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