Yard Jockey

US Foods•Boca Raton, FL

4d•$22 - $27

About The Position

Join Our Community of Food People! Join Our Community of Food People! 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. 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. US FOODS® has a lot to offer: US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded We are committed to compensation, and benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work Paid Training AND Paid Overtime Service recognition and employee rewards Excellent Leadership BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave. Check out our Benefits by clicking on the link Health Plan Identifier (benefitspricing.com) 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. 1st Schedule: Sun,Mon,Tues, 7:00pm-4:00am Wed off , Thursday 7:00pm -4:00am,Friday 5:00pm-2:00am Saturday off 5pm Flexibility to support other switching duties as needed. 2nd Schedule :Sun 5:00pm-2:00am ,Mon 6:00pm-3:00am Tues off ,Wed 6:00pm-3:00am ,Thursday5:30pm -2:30am Fri off Sat 12:30pm- 7:30pm flexibility to support other switching duties as needed. Rate of Pay- $25.97 Communicate with Dispatcher/Router for truck/trailer and door assignments. Stage shuttle trailers nightly for shuttle drivers Set up trailers for backhaul with tractor and empty pallets. Keep assigned equipment coupled Load, unload, or merge loads between environments Place backhauls in the correct door to be unloaded by the warehouse Make sure all equipment is paired and ready for the next day's deliveries Work with mechanics nightly 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. What you bring to the table 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. BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER! 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 $22.00-$27.00 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
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

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.
Communicate with Dispatcher/Router for truck/trailer and door assignments.
Stage shuttle trailers nightly for shuttle drivers
Set up trailers for backhaul with tractor and empty pallets.
Keep assigned equipment coupled
Load, unload, or merge loads between environments
Place backhauls in the correct door to be unloaded by the warehouse
Make sure all equipment is paired and ready for the next day's deliveries
Work with mechanics nightly