Yard Jockey

BECOME A US FOODS DRIVER!

Ready to build a career with a company thats leading the foodservice industry?

Benefits are effective on day one of employment. There is no waiting period for medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership.

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.

Main Ingredients of the Job

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.

Physical Requirements

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

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.

Why US FOODS?

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!

At US FOODS , we are committed to Total Rewards that respect and reward our associates for their dedication and hard work.

* Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Drivers are required to the Clearinghouse website and register to the new database. The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides real-time information about commercial drivers license (CDL) and commercial learners permit (CLP) holders drug and alcohol program violations. If you have not registered to the FMCSA database, please note registration is required. Please visit and click GO to login. If you are able to log into login, but are having trouble with the Clearinghouse registration, see Clearinghouse Help field on the clearinghouse 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 $20.00 and $25.00.

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