Yard Jockey

US Foods•Salem, VA

8d•$26 - $28

About The Position

Join Our Community of Food People! BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER! We are looking for a Yard Jockey who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family. We help YOU make it!. US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded. The pay for the position: $26.00 - $28.00 per hr. The starting pay rate is: $26.00/hr Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 6pm - 4am 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 Service recognition and employee rewards Employee Assistance Program Company with a history of promotion from within and unlimited career growth opportunities w/ ongoing job skills and leadership development training Leading foodservice distributor that generates billions in revenue and is a publicly traded Fortune 150 company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave. WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE 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 MAIN INGREDIENTS Great Yard Jockey’s are crucial to the US FOODS® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Yard Jockey’s strive for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with our team. 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 pallet 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 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 $26.00/hr - $28.00/hr. As applicable, this role will also receive overtime compensation, incentive compensation based on productivity and quality. 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. #LI-EO1 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 valid driver's license issued by state of residence
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

Nice To Haves

Minimum of six months Non-CDL commercial driving experience preferred
Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations