Yard Jockey

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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 yourhard workis rewarded 

We are committed to compensation,andbenefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication andhard 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.

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 days 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 drivers 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

At US Foods, we’re committed to our mission of GREAT FOOD. MADE EASY™ – providing food products that keep operators ahead of customer demand and services that help them run their operations.

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!

We are committed to compensation and benefits that respect and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work.

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US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.

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