Yard Jockey

US Foods•Port Orange, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus. This role is responsible for communicating with dispatchers for truck/trailer and door assignments, keeping assigned equipment coupled, and moving trailers between buildings as directed. The Yard Jockey will also load, unload, or merge loads between environments, stage shuttle trailers nightly for shuttle drivers, and set up trailers for backhaul with tractors and empty pallets. Additionally, they will place backhauls in the correct door for unloading, ensure all equipment is paired and ready for the next day's deliveries, and work with mechanics nightly. Attendance at all required company meetings is mandatory, along with performing other assigned duties.

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.