Experienced Yard Jockey w/Class A CDL

C&S Wholesale Grocers; North Hatfield (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Company Matched 401(k)

Paid training

Weekly pay

Career progression

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers is seeking a Yard Jockey with a valid Class A CDL to join our distribution center team in Massachusetts. You will train with a Professional Driver Trainer (PDT) and perform yard moves safely, efficiently, and in alignment with C&S standards.

Responsibilities include logging temps, yard inventory, and potential store deliveries. The role requires operating in varied warehouse temps, night shifts, and a strong commitment to customer service and safety.

Qualifications

• Must possess Valid Class A CDL and Medical Card.
• Experience maneuvering and backing trailers (up to 53') with a jockey wagon.
• Ability to pass DOT Physical and maintain safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Drive a jockey wagon to move trailers around the distribution center yard.
• Move trailers from dock doors and reposition on pads within the yard.
• Log trailer temperatures and operate yard management system entries.
• Complete yard inventory and perform vehicle/trailer inspections.
• May perform store deliveries and assist in other departments as needed.
• Stack salvage and operate propane fueling equipment where location allows.

Skills

CDL Class A

Trailer backing

Safety-conscious

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

YMS software

Job description

Position Overview

C&S Wholesale Grocers desires to create the most safe, efficient, and service forward fleet in the country. As a Yard Jockey carrying a Class A CDL license, you will start your career with the company by working with a Professional Driver Trainer (PDT) who will provide coaching and insight on the C&S Way. Once you have successfully completed our new hire training program, you will be tasked with completing yard moves in a safe, timely, and efficient manner. Your work will directly influence the ability for warehouse operations to achieve gate times required to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.

Pay Rate

$25/ hour

Schedule

• Sunday night 3pm - 3am
• Monday night 3pm - 3am
• Tuesday - OFF
• Wednesday - OFF
• Thursday night 3pm - 3am
• Friday night 3pm - 3am
• Saturday - OFF

Responsibilities

Drive a jockey wagon to move trailers, as directed, around the distribution center yard. As a Class A CDL jockey, moves may require transit on public roadways.

Moves will include, but are not limited to:

• Trailers placed and / or pulled from warehouse dock doors
• Trailers repositioned to proper pads within the yard
• Trailers brought to and through the wash bay
• Check and log temperature of trailer to ensure proper settings based on the product (use pre-programed settings where available)
• Complete yard inventory (and enter into yard management system where applicable)
• Clean, fuel, and inspect the vehicle you are driving and the trailers you are moving
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, which may include completing store deliveries
• Stack salvage from retail stores on pallets and unload salvage (location specific)
• Operate propane fueling equipment (location specific)

Travel Required: No

Environment / Warehouse Types

• Warehouse : Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)
• Warehouse : Freezer (-20F to 0F)
• Warehouse : Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F)

Skills & Knowledge

Specialized Knowledge : Valid Class A CDL and Medical Card

Special Skills : Experience maneuvering and backing trailers (up to 53') with a jockey wagon. Experience driving tractor trailer is preferred.

Physical Abilities

• Occasionally climb up to 4 ft. (Must have fall protection training and using proper fall protection equipment).
• Frequently reach (level: Waist/overhead, etc.).
• Frequently gripping, carrying, pivoting, pushing, lifting, pulling up to 60 Lbs.
• Frequently standing and walking on surface type (s): Carpet, tile, concrete.
• Continuously hearing, seeing and repetitive movement using both hands and feet.
• Ability to pass DOT Physical.

Other Requirements

• Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write and speak proficiently.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a variety of temperatures.
• Drive, motivation, and passion for providing excellent customer service.
• Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to obtain the same.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background check.
• Ability to present self in a courteous, polite and professional manner.
• Must be able to work to the end of shift to include necessary overtime in order to meet business needs.
• Must be willing to assist in other departments based upon business needs.
• High standard of integrity and reliability.

Years of Experience

1-2 : Relevant Experience

Benefits

We Offer Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision)

• Company Matched 401-k
• Paid training
• Weekly Pay PTO and Holiday Pay offered
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Health & Wellness program
• Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• C&S Offers $100 towards the purchase of safety shoes

Qualifications

General Equivalency Diploma - General Studies, High School Diploma - General Studies

Shift 2nd Shift (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employment

C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities. Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC.