Yard Jockey
About The Position
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 non-CDL who relishes the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family. US Foods helps our customers Make It, with products and services that shape the communities where we live and work. Opportunities in our company abound for skilled, forward-thinking associates. Great drivers are crucial to the US Foods® team and one of the important faces of our organization. On and off the road, our drivers strive for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with customers. At the foundation of those efforts are our cultural beliefs, the pillars that define our work ethic, collaborative spirit and service. Together we help our customers make it, but we also believe in helping our drivers make it!
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.
Nice To Haves
- 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
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, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more!
- Guaranteed minimum of 40 hours per week
- Paid Training AND Paid Overtime
- Service recognition and employee rewards
- Excellent Leadership
- 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
