Yard Jockey (non-CDL)
About The Position
Join Our Community of Food People! Join Our Community of Food People! Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry? We are looking for a Yard Jockey who relishes the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family. WORK SCHEDULE: M-F, 3am until complete Starting Pay: 26.47/hr We help YOU make it! US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus. BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave. Main Ingredients of the Job As a US FOODS® Yard Jockey you will be critical to the US FOODS® team. You will be responsible for moving trailers to and from dock doors based on instructions from supervisors or the shipping office while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. Always ensure cleanliness and adequate fueling of trailers. Great Yard Jockeys are crucial to the US FOODS® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Yard Jockeys strive for integrity and reliability while building trusting relationships with team members. Your efforts as a Yard Jockey are the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service. Stay updated by following US Foods on any of our social media platforms at the bottom of the page! Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $26.47-$31.47 Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html. EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status
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 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 at least 21 years of age
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of six months CDL commercial driving experience preferred
- Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations
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
- Must attend all required company meetings.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- life insurance
- paid parental leave
- health insurance
- pre-tax spending accounts
- retirement benefits
- paid time off
- short-term and long-term disability
- employee stock purchase plan
- life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
